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Travel Phlebotomist Jobs – General/Laboratory | Crescent City, California

Join a collaborative laboratory team as a Travel Phlebotomist in Crescent City, California. This 13-week travel healthcare contract offers an on-site opportunity to provide expert specimen collection and laboratory support for neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Work in a welcoming Northern California coastal community known for its beautiful redwood forests, scenic coastline, and outdoor recreation while maintaining excellent quality, accuracy, and patient safety standards.

Travel Phlebotomist Job Details

• Location: Crescent City, California
• Position Type: 13-week travel phlebotomy contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220–$1,310
• Schedule: Guaranteed 40 hours per week with variable 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts
• Potential Shifts: Day shifts may begin between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; overnight shifts may begin between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Night shifts are generally 10 hours, with occasional 12-hour weekend nights as needed
• Weekend Coverage: May include every weekend or every other weekend based on census and staffing needs
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Travel Phlebotomist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of phlebotomy experience
• Current California CPT II phlebotomy license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience collecting and processing specimens in a hospital or outpatient laboratory setting
• Proficiency with venipuncture, vacutainer and syringe methods, finger sticks, heel sticks, blood cultures, and arterial blood gas collection
• Knowledge of the CLSI-recommended order of blood draw and the proper use of collection tube additives and anticoagulants
• Ability to prioritize stat, timed, and routine specimen collections accurately
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and a patient-focused attitude

Phlebotomy and Laboratory Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other laboratory specimens from patients of diverse ages and backgrounds
• Perform venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, blood cultures, arterial blood gas collections, and other assigned specimen collections
• Identify, label, receive, sort, accession, and process specimens according to established laboratory procedures
• Prepare specimens for testing, including centrifuging, aliquoting, storing, protecting specimens from light, and delivering samples to the laboratory within required timeframes
• Complete computerized patient registration, test order entry, specimen tracking, and related documentation
• Provide patients with clear instructions regarding specimen collection and preservation
• Prioritize collections according to order type and urgency, including stat, timed, and routine requests
• Perform basic post-analytic duties, including distributing reports and retrieving or storing specimens
• Maintain a clean, stocked, organized, and safe work area while following standard and transmission-based precautions
• Monitor pending work, escalate priority items, document work accurately, and comply with applicable privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements

Apply now for this Travel Phlebotomist opportunity and join a high-quality laboratory team in Crescent City, 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.