Job Description
Launch your healthcare career with our comprehensive paid training program for Phlebotomy Technicians! No prior experience required – we invest in your future. Join our award-winning Oakland team at Oakland Healthcare Institute, where you'll learn to perform blood draws, process specimens, and provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Our 6-week paid training program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical rotations, ensuring you graduate job-ready with nationally recognized certification. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and career advancement opportunities in one of California's most vibrant healthcare markets.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws following strict safety protocols
- Process and label specimens accurately for laboratory testing
- Maintain sterile equipment and infection control procedures
- Provide compassionate patient care and clear communication
- Document procedures in electronic health records (EHR)
- Collaborate with nurses and lab technicians
- Adhere to HIPAA and OSHA regulations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Willingness to complete paid certification training
- Basic computer literacy for EHR documentation
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
- Valid California driver's license (for mobile phlebotomy)
- Background check and drug screen required
- Compassion and ability to work with diverse populations