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Travel Phlebotomist (General Phlebotomist) – 13-Week Night Shift Assignment in Lakeport, CA

Join a collaborative healthcare team as a General Phlebotomist on a 13-week travel phlebotomy assignment in Lakeport, California. This on-site phlebotomy job offers a consistent night schedule, hands-on experience in hospital and outpatient settings, and the opportunity to provide specimen collection services for patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Located near the scenic shores of Clear Lake, Lakeport offers a welcoming community, beautiful outdoor recreation, and a relaxed Northern California lifestyle.

Travel Phlebotomy Job Details

• Location: Lakeport, California
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel healthcare assignment
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment End Date: March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $980–$1,050
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, Friday through Sunday
• Shift Hours: 4:30 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Daily Census: Approximately 30 patients

General Phlebotomist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent, relevant phlebotomy experience
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current CPT certification, including CPT I and/or CPT II as applicable
• Proficiency with electronic documentation or charting systems
• Knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions
• Ability to perform venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks across a broad patient population
• Strong attention to specimen identification, labeling, processing, storage, and timely delivery

Phlebotomy Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other laboratory specimens using venipuncture, finger-stick, and heel-stick techniques.
• Perform specimen collections for patients ranging from neonates and infants to geriatric adults.
• Prioritize stat, timed, and routine collections according to laboratory orders.
• Use appropriate collection tubes, blood culture bottles, additives, and anticoagulants for each test.
• Provide appropriate patient positioning, instruction, comfort, and post-venipuncture site care.
• Process specimens by centrifuging, aliquoting, labeling, storing, and protecting them from light or temperature changes when required.
• Deliver specimens to the laboratory within required timeframes and maintain specimen integrity.
• Perform point-of-care testing and report results or critical values according to established procedures.
• Review requisitions and medical records, enter collection data accurately, and maintain quality assurance standards.
• Follow aseptic technique, safety procedures, hazardous-material guidelines, and proper disposal requirements.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations during patient care or specimen collection.

Apply now for this General Phlebotomist travel assignment in Lakeport, California, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving a diverse patient population.

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.