Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team in Bakersfield, CA as an immediate-hire Phlebotomy Technician. We're seeking compassionate professionals to deliver exceptional patient care while supporting critical laboratory operations. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling. Start your career in healthcare today with minimal paperwork and rapid onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws with precision and patient comfort
- Process and label specimens according to laboratory protocols
- Maintain accurate patient records and electronic documentation
- Ensure strict adherence to OSHA and HIPAA compliance standards
- Operate centrifuges and other laboratory equipment safely
- Provide patient education on pre-test preparation procedures
- Collaborate with medical staff to optimize specimen collection workflows
Qualifications
- Current California Phlebotomy Technician certification (CPT)
- Minimum 1 year clinical phlebotomy experience
- BLS/CPR certification required
- Excellent venipuncture skills with minimal callbacks
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about patient-centered care
- Background clearance and drug screen required