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Phlebotomist

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Harbor City, CAContract / Temporary$20–25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–25/hr
Location
Harbor City, CA
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California CPT LicenseBLS Certification

Job overview

Actalent is recruiting Phlebotomists for Kaiser Permanente laboratory operations in Harbor City and surrounding South Bay locations. The role supports hospital and outpatient settings, collecting and processing specimens while providing patient care to people of all ages. The position is fully onsite, contract-based, and offers $20.00–$25.00 per hour. Travel between South Bay Kaiser locations may be required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

VenipunctureSpecimen CollectionPediatric Patient CareGeriatric Patient CareSpecimen HandlingSpecimen LabelingSpecimen ProcessingCommunicationCustomer ServiceReliable AttendanceScheduling FlexibilityIndependent Work

Qualifications

California CPT LicenseBLS CertificationHigh School Diploma or GED6 Months Phlebotomy Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Phlebotomist - Kaiser Permanente (Harbor City)

Looking to take your phlebotomy career to the next level? Join one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations and gain valuable experience in both hospital and outpatient laboratory settings.

Kaiser Permanente is seeking skilled and dependable Phlebotomists to support laboratory operations in Harbor City and surrounding South Bay locations. This is a great opportunity for professionals who enjoy patient interaction, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want the potential to pursue long-term opportunities within Kaiser Permanente.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work for one of the most recognized healthcare organizations in the country

Gain experience in both hospital and outpatient laboratory environments

Work with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations

Opportunity to apply for internal Kaiser positions after approximately six months/1,040 hours worked

Collaborative team environment focused on patient care and professional growth

Exposure to high-volume phlebotomy and laboratory operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Phlebotomist is responsible for specimen collection, processing, and handling while providing outstanding patient care. This role requires strong venipuncture skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Candidates must be comfortable drawing patients of all ages and supporting both outpatient and inpatient laboratory operations as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections on patients of all ages

Collect, label, process, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing

Verify patient information and ensure proper specimen identification

Explain collection procedures and provide excellent patient service

Document specimen collection information accurately within laboratory systems

Receive, sort, and process specimens from multiple departments and locations

Maintain specimen integrity throughout the collection and processing process

Follow laboratory policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards

Assist in maintaining an organized and efficient laboratory environment

Support laboratory operations during high-volume periods

Travel between Kaiser laboratory locations throughout the South Bay when needed

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) License

Current BLS Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience

Strong venipuncture and specimen collection skills

Experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients

Knowledge of specimen handling, labeling, and processing procedures

Strong communication and customer service skills

Reliable attendance and scheduling flexibility

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced hospital and laboratory environment where accuracy, efficiency, and patient care are critical. Team members work alongside experienced laboratory professionals and are expected to demonstrate reliability, professionalism, adaptability, and a willingness to support the team.

SCHEDULE & PAY

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour

Must be available to work any day of the week, including weekends

Must be flexible to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift schedules between 4:00 AM and 11:30 PM

JOB TYPE & LOCATION

Contract (6 Months)

Harbor City, CA

Travel between South Bay Kaiser locations may be required

WORKPLACE TYPE

Fully Onsite

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Harbor City, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Harbor City, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Harbor City,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,682 open Phlebotomist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–25/hr
  • California median$23–30/hr152 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–25/hr1,807 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.50/hr, is 14% below the California median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Phlebotomist hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 174 open Phlebotomist jobs in California and 3,682 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Phlebotomist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 1,469 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,603 of the 3,682 open Phlebotomist jobs (71%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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