Phlebotomist - Per Diem - Mercy Chula Vista

This is a per diem/casual, non-benefitted position working 8-hr varied shifts, including weekends and rotating holidays. This position is located at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista Hospital.

Possible shift hours include:

• 3:00 AM – 7:00 AM
• 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
  
   

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Scripps Mercy Chula Vista? 

• Enjoy the unique and vibrant location just eight miles from the Mexican border, serving a diverse and rapidly growing community with top-tier medical services.
• Be part of a hospital renowned for its comprehensive clinical and surgical offerings, from cancer care to neurology, ensuring you make a significant impact on patient lives every day.
• Join a committed and diverse team with impressive longevity, and experience the camaraderie and fun of our famous lab potlucks!

What you'll do: 

• Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care.
• Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors.
• Adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and Infection control protocols.
• Participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership.
• Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician including:
  • Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues.
  • Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine).
  • Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated.
  • Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated.
  • Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately.
  • Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups.
  • Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time.
  • Process specimens and follow critical sample handling instructions regarding centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage requirements for every test performed in the laboratory or sent out to a reference laboratory.
  • Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories.
  • Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment, computers and computer software skills including laboratory and hospital electronic medical records.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Good critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems

Required Certification/Registration: 

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II
• Valid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: 

• 1 year phlebotomy experience, preferably in hospital setting
• New grads welcome to apply!