Job Description - Phlebotomist - Part Time - North County (262004514)
Job Description
Phlebotomist - Part Time - North County - 262004514
Description
This is a part-time, benefitted position with varied 4-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per biweekly pay period. The primary work location is Jefferson (Oceanside), with regular support also provided to Cedar (Vista) and San Marcos. While Jefferson is the main site, floating to the other locations is required based on operational needs. Typical morning shifts are 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Department operating hours are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., so additional availability outside of morning hours is preferred. Weekend shifts are required on a 4-week rotation and are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Holiday coverage is also required on a rotating basis. Availability for afternoon and evening shifts, especially 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., is preferred.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Scripps Health 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.
We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Why Scripps Clinic Labs?
Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care.
Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors.
Adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and Infection control protocols.
Participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership.
Your job duties:
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.
Qualifications
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
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
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!
Job
: Lab
Primary Location
: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY
Work Locations
:
SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY
9535 WAPLES ST.
SAN DIEGO 92121
Other Locations
: Northern San Diego County-VISTA-SCRIPPS COASTAL MEDICAL CENTER - VISTA, Northern San Diego County-OCEANSIDE-SCF 78/Jefferson, Northern San Diego County-SAN MARCOS-SCMC San Marcos
Organization
: Scripps Clinic
Job Posting
: Jul 25, 2026, 2:40:09 AM
Benefit Status: PT - PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD)
: 29.73 -
Maximum Rate (USD)
: 41.71
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.
Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.
There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.
Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.
We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.