Phlebotomist
Wealth Recruitment, LLC·San Marcos, California
Wealth Recruitment, LLC·San Marcos, California
Perform expert venipunctures and specimen collections while ensuring sample quality and accuracy. Manage specimen handling tasks and maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our team.
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation of our laboratory.
This position involves a blend of hands-on patient interaction, meticulous sample handling, and collaboration with a high-energy team.
Key Responsibilities: Perform blood draws with skill and care, ensuring patient comfort and accuracy.
Collect, label, and store specimens as per established protocols.
Execute specimen handling tasks, including centrifuging, freezing, and packaging for transport.
Verify all test requisitions with computer labels to maintain accuracy.
Explain procedures to patients courteously, assisting with specimen collections (blood, urine, fecal).
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by performing decontamination and recording maintenance.
Follow all OSHA and DEP safety regulations and protocols.
Update and manage patient information with attention to detail.
Assist with troubleshooting, training, and recommending improvements to workflow.
Answer patient inquiries over the phone and provide laboratory results as needed.
Attend required department trainings to stay up-to-date with best practices.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Phlebotomy certification (state-specific if applicable).
2+ years of phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a phlebotomy certification. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
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.
