Phlebotomist - Part Time - Rancho Bernardo

This is a part-time, benefitted position with day shifts. Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo is the primary location; however, the role requires floating to Hillcrest, Eastlake, and other neighboring sites as needed.

The primary scheduled hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and/or 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. There may be opportunities for full-day shifts based on departmental needs. Shift start and end times may vary, with hours ranging from as early as 6:15 a.m. to as late as 9:00 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

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.

What you'll do:

• 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.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Good critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems

Required Certification/Registration:

• 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:

• 1 year phlebotomy experience
• Customer service experience
• New grads welcome to apply!

Job: *Lab

Organization: *Scripps Clinic

Title: Phlebotomist - Part Time - Rancho Bernardo

Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY

Requisition ID: 262006270