General | Phlebotomist

Travel Phlebotomist – General Laboratory | Santa Rosa, CA

Apply for a 13-week travel phlebotomy assignment in Santa Rosa, California, supporting accurate specimen collection for a diverse patient population. This role is ideal for a Certified Phlebotomy Technician who is confident working with neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in a fast-paced clinical laboratory and healthcare environment. Santa Rosa offers a welcoming community in the heart of Sonoma County, known for its scenic surroundings, vibrant culture, and convenient access to Northern California destinations.

Travel Phlebotomist Job Details

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel healthcare assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220–$1,310
• Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week, approximately 40 hours weekly
• Shift Availability: Variable start times, including early morning, daytime, and evening schedules; overnight coverage may be required
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Healthcare Setting: Onsite clinical laboratory serving approximately 120 patients daily
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours

Phlebotomy Technician Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience
• Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) credential
• Valid California license, certification, or authorization required for the role
• Proficiency with venipuncture and capillary blood collection techniques
• Experience handling specimens for routine, timed, stat, and specialized laboratory testing
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, standard precautions, specimen labeling, storage, processing, and transport
• Ability to provide safe, age-appropriate care to neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Strong prioritization, communication, documentation, and patient-care skills
• Previous hospital, community hospital, or high-acuity laboratory experience is preferred

Phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens using age-appropriate venipuncture, vacutainer, syringe, heel-stick, and finger-stick techniques
• Follow the correct order of draw and specimen requirements for a variety of laboratory tests
• Identify patients accurately, explain collection procedures, and provide professional, compassionate patient care
• Perform post-phlebotomy site care and respond appropriately to patient concerns or emergency situations
• Label, protect, process, centrifuge, aliquot, store, and transport specimens according to laboratory standards
• Handle specialized specimens, including blood cultures, coagulation samples, chilled or warmed specimens, and light-sensitive specimens
• Prioritize collections based on stat, timed, and routine orders
• Complete laboratory requisitions and accurately document collections and specimen delivery times
• Maintain quality, safety, infection-prevention, and specimen-integrity standards throughout the collection process
• Collaborate with laboratory and phlebotomy team members to support efficient patient flow and reliable test results

Apply now for this California phlebotomy job and join the onsite laboratory team in Santa Rosa.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.