Location: Merced, CA

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Rotating AM/PM shifts (04:00 AM - 12:30 PM or 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM). Schedule includes every other weekend and holiday coverage; shift type: day_night.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 phlebotomy collections across inpatient, outpatient, ER, PEDS, NICU and clinic areas using primarily straight needle sticks
• Receive, label, and process specimens promptly and according to lab policy to ensure patient safety
• Use Cerner and label-printing systems to document collections and maintain chain of custody
• Communicate professionally with clinical teams and lab leadership via instant messenger and phone when needed
• Follow infection control and specimen handling protocols, including newborn collections
• Participate in department orientation and onboarding activities to uphold unit standards

Qualifications

• CPT certification required
• CDPH (California Department of Public Health) phlebotomy certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of hospital phlebotomy experience including newborn collections; 2 years of experience is indicated/preferred
• Skilled in straight needle sticks; butterflies reserved for difficult draws
• Comfortable working across multiple care areas (ER, NICU, med-surg, clinics)

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPT and CDPH certification (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient phlebotomy technique and specimen receiving best practices
• Experience with Cerner and electronic health record workflows
• Familiarity with label printers and accurate specimen labeling
• Strong communication skills via instant messaging and phone
• Ability to work independently and escalate to lab supervisor when needed
• Attention to detail and commitment to specimen integrity

Benefits

• Meaningful clinical experience in a busy acute care setting where your skills matter
• Supportive team environment with clear supervision and onboarding
• Access to EMR and lab systems training (Cerner provided) and department orientation
• Opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient, ER, PEDS, NICU and clinic settings for broad exposure
• Flexible block-style AM/PM scheduling to help plan your life outside of work
• Professional development encouragement and clinical skills reinforcement on the unit
• Paid orientation hours to get you comfortable and confident before you dive in
• A respectful culture that values accurate specimen handling and patient care

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