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General Phlebotomist – 13-Week Travel Contract in Lakeport, California

Explore a Northern California phlebotomy job as a General Phlebotomist supporting hospital laboratory operations and patient care in Lakeport, CA. This on-site travel phlebotomist opportunity serves patients ranging from neonates and pediatrics to adults and geriatrics.

Join a collaborative healthcare team near scenic Clear Lake and experience the welcoming community and natural beauty of Northern California during your next professional assignment.

Travel Phlebotomist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,090–$1,170
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel phlebotomy contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment End Date: March 1, 2027
• Work Setting: On-site hospital and laboratory environment
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5 shifts per week
• Shift: 8-hour evening shift, approximately 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

General Phlebotomist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant phlebotomy experience
• Current phlebotomy certification or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credential as required for the assignment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with electronic charting or medical record documentation; experience with any charting system is acceptable
• Strong knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique, specimen labeling, processing, storage, and transport
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to patients across all age groups
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and patient-service skills

Phlebotomy Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, and blood culture collection using appropriate phlebotomy techniques
• Collect and handle specimens in accordance with laboratory requirements, including red, purple, green, light blue, and gray top tubes
• Prioritize stat, timed, and routine blood collections based on order requirements
• Provide age-appropriate patient positioning, instruction, reassurance, and post-venipuncture care
• Process specimens for the laboratory, including centrifuging, aliquoting, labeling, storage, and timely delivery
• Perform point-of-care testing and report results or critical values according to established procedures
• Collect specialized specimens, including chilled, warmed, light-sensitive, microbiological, glucose tolerance, and peak-and-trough specimens
• Review requisitions and medical records for accuracy and enter collection information into the appropriate system
• Maintain quality assurance, infection prevention, hazardous-material handling, and proper disposal standards
• Identify and respond appropriately to patient or collection-related emergency situations

Apply now for this General Phlebotomist travel contract and join a Northern California healthcare team in Lakeport, 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.