Phlebotomist - Part Time - Central San Diego

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time, benefitted position with five days of varied 4-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per biweekly pay period. The primary work location is Geisel Pavilion (Torrey Pines), though floating to other locations is required based on operational needs. Shifts are primarily scheduled in the afternoons, typically from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Weekend shifts are required on a rotation basis. Holiday coverage may also be required based on department needs. Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025 and has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care. They have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables employees to thrive in their specific field as well as in their overall career. Their specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Scripps Clinic Labs supports the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care. They serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors. They adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and Infection control protocols. They participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership.

Requirements

Good critical thinking and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II
Valid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience or an externship at any one of our Scripps PSC Locations
Must be flexible for scheduling
New grads welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues.
Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine).
Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated.
Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated.
Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately.
Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups.
Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time.
Process specimens and follow critical sample handling instructions regarding centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage requirements for every test performed in the laboratory or sent out to a reference laboratory.
Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories.
Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel.
Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment, computers and computer software skills including laboratory and hospital electronic medical records.