Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist (Inpatient, Multi-Site, All Shifts)

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced phlebotomist to work in a high-volume inpatient hospital environment across multiple locations. You will perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques on patients of all age groups, including pediatric and critical care populations, while ensuring strict adherence to safety and compliance standards. The position includes specimen processing responsibilities, participation in a shift-bidding schedule, and frequent same-day call-ins, providing a dynamic schedule and strong potential for long-term placement.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients of all age groups, including pediatric, ICU, and other high-acuity inpatient populations.
• Handle difficult blood draws, including patients in medical office buildings and high-volume inpatient settings.
• Conduct pediatric blood collections with care, precision, and sensitivity to the needs of children and their families.
• Process specimens accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and timely delivery to the appropriate laboratory areas.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety regulations and consistently apply these standards in daily work.
• Effectively communicate the importance of safety and regulatory compliance to colleagues and support a culture of safe practice.
• Provide orientation and training for patient service personnel as needed, sharing best practices in phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Adapt to working all three shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) and respond to same-day call-ins from supervisors and schedulers.
• Float between multiple locations within the region, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, and Temecula as operationally required.
• Participate in the shift-bidding process and accept assigned schedules, including split shifts and changes based on daily operational needs.
• Work weekends and holidays as scheduled, supporting consistent inpatient coverage.
• Complete an initial full-time training period and then transition to a flexible schedule, maintaining at least 30 hours per week after training.
• Communicate clearly with nursing, laboratory, and other clinical staff to ensure accurate test ordering, specimen integrity, and patient identification.
• Provide professional, courteous service to patients and families, ensuring a positive experience during blood collection procedures.
• Follow all institutional policies, procedures, and union-related scheduling guidelines, including responding promptly to early morning call-ins.

Essential skills include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPT 1 license.
• At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting, including exposure to pediatric, ICU, and high-volume inpatient environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all ages.
• Experience performing pediatric blood collections and managing difficult draws.
• Experience with inpatient specimen processing workflows.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety and compliance requirements in a hospital or clinical laboratory environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate the importance of compliance and safety to other employees.
• Ability and skills necessary to provide orientation and training for patient service personnel.
• Willingness and ability to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Willingness and ability to be called and work on the same day, including early morning call-ins starting as early as 5 a.m.
• Willingness and ability to float to multiple locations, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Temecula, and Perris.
• Reliability and flexibility to participate in shift bidding and adapt to changing schedules, including potential split shifts.

Additional skills and qualifications are:

• More than 3 years of high-volume outpatient phlebotomy experience, especially for candidates transitioning into inpatient rotations, is welcomed.
• Strong time management skills to handle high patient volumes and multiple location assignments.
• Comfort working in unionized environments with bidding-based scheduling and same-day call-in processes.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and patient focus in fast-paced, high-acuity settings.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing training and development through available learning resources such as online courses and internal training programs.
• Interest in long-term opportunities and potential for hire into a permanent role based on performance and operational needs.

Work environment includes:

This position is based in a hospital inpatient setting with responsibilities that include specimen processing and frequent interaction with clinical staff and patients. You will float between multiple facilities in the Riverside region, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Temecula, and Perris, and must be willing to commute to these locations as needed. The role covers all three shifts, with schedules determined through a bidding process and daily call-ins; call-outs can begin as early as 5 a.m. During the initial 30-day training period, you will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., receiving 40 hours per week on first shift at a primary training location (typically in Riverside). Training may extend to 12 months, during which you will be scheduled full-time to build proficiency in procedures and workflows. After training, you will participate in shift bidding and may work any shift, including split shifts (for example, 4 hours at one location and 4 hours at another or split time at the same site). While hours are not guaranteed at 40 per week after training, you can expect a minimum of approximately 30 hours per week, with many shifts arising from same-day call-outs due to union scheduling agreements. You must be open to working weekends and holidays; the team will attempt to rotate weekend coverage, but full flexibility is required. The environment is unionized, and contingent workers are scheduled after current employees bid for hours, meaning many available shifts are driven by operational needs and same-day coverage requests. The dress code requires scrubs, and you will work in a clinical setting that emphasizes safety, compliance, and patient-centered care. The organization offers access to resources such as a care roadmap, employee discount and benefits platforms, and online learning tools, creating an environment that supports both professional growth and work-life balance.

Job type and 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. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Oct 22, 2026.