Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

Exhibit proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, including pediatric blood collections and difficult draws in medical office buildings. Have a comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety, and effectively communicate their importance to other employees. Provide orientation and training for patient services.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Conduct pediatric blood collections and handle difficult draws.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and communicate the importance of these practices.
• Provide training and orientation for new patient service employees.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma
• CPT 1 License
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting, including pediatrics, ICU, and high volume areas
• Open to being called and working the same day
• Open to working 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient specimen processing
• Flexibility to work on-call and per diem shifts
• Willingness to train on 1st shift, Monday-Friday for the first few weeks

Work Environment

This is an on-call lab phlebotomist position, requiring flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends. The role involves being available for same-day call-outs, with shifts potentially being scheduled or called in by supervisors. Training will occur on 1st shift at a single location before transitioning to on-call status. Dress code requires wearing scrubs, and shifts can be picked up at multiple locations to increase hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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