Community Health System·Fresno, California
Perform venipunctures, skin punctures, and blood culture collections while instructing patients on lab testing. Handle data entry of patient information and provide clerical support such as filing and reporting test results.
Overview Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek Free Continuing Education and certification Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions Great food options with on-demand ordering Free parking and electric charging Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
LABORATORY DEPARTMENT Our high-tech Laboratory has impressed many with its functionality: Our hematology section has a new automated track connecting cell counters and a new automated unit to make peripheral smears on cases requiring manual review. Our chemistry section has an expanded chemistry automation track with the capacity for dual automated chemistry analyzers and dual automated immunoassay instruments in addition to the sample handling unit. Our microbiology section has expanded and includes new quarters for the tuberculosis and fungus laboratories that comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isolation requirements. Our transfusion service has expanded quarters with increased blood storage capacity and space for new automated instrumentation planned for the near future.YOUR JOB SUMMARYThis position is accountable to perform venipunctures, skin punctures and blood culture collections from patients. Instructs patients on collection of lab testing, collects specimens on outpatients and receives specimens in lab.Your daily tasks include performing data entry of test requests, test information, and patient information into the computer in an accurate and timely manner. Correctly perform all functions relative to computer entry of patient information, tracking lists, work lists, test orders, and reporting of test results according to regulatory and department policies and procedures. You will also performs a wide variety of clerical support functions such as answering phones, processing mail requests, filing, reporting test results, resolving problems with lab orders, and faxing of reports as needed. Paperwork is completed thoroughly with attention to detail. We will help you maintain proper patient identification in all work process (specimen collection, specimen processing, computer test ordering, result retrieval, filing, etc.) You’ll need to maintain Laboratory environment as required by regulatory agencies. Adhere to all safety procedures and uses proper protocol for handling specimens in accordance with infection control policies and procedures. Occasionally you will transports specimens from patient care areas according to established schedules and as needed.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a State of California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II certification. Must be able to adhere to safety procedures and regulatory laboratory environment standards.
Market context
Phlebotomist openings in California are often driven by ongoing lab and patient-care needs in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer acute care experience and require an active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certificate. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your CPT status and highlight any hospital-based blood draw experience in your application.
