
General | Phlebotomist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Crescent City, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Phlebotomist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $20.33
- Weekly
- $1,220
- Yearly (full-time)
- $63,440
- Start date
- 10/26/2026
This job pays about $20.33/hour — 25% below 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, 60 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 Crescent City.
- 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 Job in Crescent City, CA
Experienced phlebotomists: join a busy hospital laboratory team in Crescent City, California for a 13-week travel assignment. This hands-on phlebotomy role is ideal for professionals who enjoy specimen collection, lab support, and working with patients across all age groups in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Phlebotomist
- Employment Type: Travel Healthcare Job
- Setting: Laboratory / Hospital-based clinical environment
- Location: Crescent City, CA 95531
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,180 - $1,260
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift Length: 10-hour shifts
- Schedule: Variable day and overnight shifts; weekend coverage required
- Orientation: 40 hours
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy, specimen collection, or laboratory experience
- Valid California phlebotomy license and CPT certification required
- Current BLS certification required
- Strong knowledge of venipuncture, blood collection techniques, specimen handling, and processing procedures
- Experience working with neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
- Comfortable with data entry, order processing, and laboratory workflow support
- Ability to work efficiently in a variable-shift schedule with weekend coverage
- Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive team-oriented attitude
Responsibilities
- Collect blood specimens accurately and safely from a diverse patient population
- Receive, sort, accession, and process specimens for laboratory testing
- Perform computerized tasks related to patient registration, order entry, and specimen tracking
- Handle basic post-analytic duties such as distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens
- Maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area while following quality and safety procedures
- Prioritize specimen collection based on order type, including stat, timed, and routine requests
- Operate basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment and follow proper specimen handling protocols
- Adhere to all privacy, safety, and regulatory standards while delivering excellent patient care
Why Crescent City?
Enjoy a Northern California coastal lifestyle with ocean views, access to redwoods, and a relaxed small-town setting while building your career in healthcare staffing and laboratory jobs.
Apply now for this travel phlebotomist opportunity in Crescent City, CA and join a supportive healthcare team today.
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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