Phlebotomist
Location: Redding, CA
Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 04-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Per diem Nights — night shifts (specific start/end times vary by assignment; schedule is per diem and assigned based on need)
Candidate Pay Rate: $42 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures accurately and compassionately to collect patient specimens
- Label, handle, and transport specimens per lab and facility policies to ensure sample integrity
- Verify patient identity and test orders prior to collection, maintaining strict chain-of-custody procedures
- Follow infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate PPE and fit-tested respirator use
- Document collections and test information clearly in the patient chart or electronic record
- Communicate effectively with nursing, lab staff, and patients to ensure smooth specimen flow and excellent patient experience
- Participate in competency testing and required exams to maintain technical proficiency
Qualifications
- Phlebotomy certification / certified phlebotomist (required)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- DCI/BVP certification as listed by the facility
- Successful License/Certificate verification as part of onboarding
- Completion of required screenings: 10-panel drug screen, TB test, fit test, and required vaccinations (COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap)
- Ability to pass Prime Core Competencies, Prime Skills Checklist, and Prime Specialty Exam as required by the facility
- Professional attitude, attention to detail, and strong patient-care skills
Education
- Phlebotomy certification (required)
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient in venipuncture and specimen collection techniques
- Knowledge of specimen labeling, handling, and transport requirements
- Familiarity with infection control practices and PPE use
- Comfortable documenting in electronic health records and following order verification processes
- Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patients of all ages
- Ability to work independently on per diem shifts and collaborate with clinical teams
Benefits
- Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick up shifts that fit your life
- Supportive clinical team that values quality care and your contributions
- Licensure and certificate verification support to keep your credentials current
- Assistance with required onboarding screenings and testing to get you working quickly
- Opportunities to expand clinical skills in a busy hospital setting
- Travel support and local orientation for contract staff
- A chance to be part of a patient-focused environment where your skill matters
- Professional development encouragement — build your resume with varied clinical experience
Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA
Explore the best of Northern California while on assignment. In Redding you can stroll across the iconic Sundial Bridge and enjoy Turtle Bay Exploration Park, paddle or fish on the Sacramento River, or take a quick drive to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area for hiking, swimming and scenic views. For bigger outdoor adventures, day trips to Shasta Lake (boating and water sports) and Lassen Volcanic National Park (hot springs, trails, volcanic landscapes) are easy to plan. Great local coffee shops, a growing food scene, and outdoor recreation make Redding a lovely home base between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Phlebotomist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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