
General | Phlebotomist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Phlebotomist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $31.63
- Weekly
- $1,265
- Yearly (full-time)
- $65,780
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $31.63/hour — 17% above the median for Phlebotomist jobs in California ($26.94/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Phlebotomist jobs in California right now
- 9 open Phlebotomist jobs in California from 3 agencies, 3 of them in Santa Rosa.
- Pay in these listings: $20.33 – $35.19/hour, median $29.75/hour.
- Typical Phlebotomist pay in California: $26.94/hour ($56,035/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($32.47/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Travel Phlebotomist – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) Contract in Santa Rosa, CA
Bring your phlebotomy expertise to a 13-week clinical laboratory travel contract in Santa Rosa, California. This on-site healthcare opportunity is ideal for a Certified Phlebotomy Technician who is confident collecting and processing specimens from neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Enjoy a rewarding California phlebotomy job in Santa Rosa, a welcoming Northern California community known for its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, renowned wine country, and outdoor recreation.
Travel Phlebotomist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220–$1,310
- Location: Santa Rosa, California
- Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital laboratory
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Shift Details: Variable start times ranging from approximately 3:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; overnight and mid shifts may be assigned
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Daily Laboratory Volume: Approximately 120 patients
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience
- Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certification or license
- Valid California phlebotomy license or certification required
- Demonstrated proficiency with venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, blood cultures, and specimen collection for patients of all ages
- Knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions, aseptic technique, and proper specimen labeling and storage
- Ability to prioritize stat, timed, and routine collections in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to patient comfort and safety
Phlebotomist Responsibilities
- Collect blood specimens using age-appropriate venipuncture, vacutainer, and syringe techniques
- Perform finger sticks, heel sticks, blood cultures, neonatal screening collections, and other specialized draws as needed
- Identify patients, verify laboratory requisitions, and select the appropriate collection tubes according to testing requirements
- Provide clear instructions to patients regarding specimen collection and preservation
- Perform post-phlebotomy site care and monitor patients for potential reactions
- Properly label, protect, process, centrifuge, aliquot, store, and transport specimens to the laboratory
- Maintain accurate data entry and laboratory documentation while following quality assurance standards
- Safely dispose of supplies and sharps while adhering to infection prevention and safety procedures
Apply now for this Travel Phlebotomist opportunity and join a healthcare laboratory team in Santa Rosa, California.
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.
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