Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 10-28-2025

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per diem, Day shift (specific start/end times vary by assignment; days vary)

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 accurate venipuncture and capillary collections with professionalism and care
• Label, process, and transport specimens promptly to maintain sample integrity
• Ensure patient comfort, explain procedures clearly, and obtain informed consent
• Follow infection control practices, PPE use, and proper biohazard disposal
• Complete required competency exams, specialty checklists, and documentation
• Verify patient identity and maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols
• Communicate effectively with nursing and lab teams to expedite patient care
• Maintain accurate records for licensure/certificate verification and health screenings

Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomist (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
• DCI/BVP certification or equivalent (required)
• Ability to pass Prime core competency, specialty exams, and Prime skills checklist
• Successful completion of required health screenings and drug testing
• Current license/certificate verification as required by facility
• Strong patient-service orientation and effective communication skills

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program and certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in venipuncture techniques and capillary draws
• Knowledge of specimen handling, labeling, and transport requirements
• Familiarity with infection control, PPE, and OSHA safety standards
• Comfortable using basic lab equipment and electronic documentation systems
• Attention to detail for accurate patient identification and specimen integrity
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced clinical settings

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can work when it fits your life
• Travel reimbursement and mileage support for contract assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Opportunities for skills validation and continuing education
• Access to supportive clinical teams who value quality and kindness
• Paid time for required onboarding and competency testing
• Employee assistance and resources for workplace success
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great colleagues

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Explore the great outdoors around Redding: stroll the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, paddle or fish on Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake, hike scenic trails in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and take weekend trips to Lassen Volcanic National Park or Mount Shasta. Enjoy local farmers markets, charming downtown dining, and plenty of opportunities for rafting, fishing, and mountain biking when you’re off shift.

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