Location: State College, PA

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 8-hour shifts; primarily day shifts with rotation to evenings, weekends and holidays as required

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $38 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

• Collect blood specimens using venipuncture, arterial and capillary techniques accurately and compassionately
• Verify patient identity every time to ensure specimen integrity and accurate test results
• Perform bedside glucose testing and follow quality control procedures before releasing results
• Prepare and label specimens for processing and reference laboratory shipment, maintaining meticulous documentation
• Instruct and assist patients with urine, sputum, and other specimen collections when needed
• Maintain organized, clean collection areas and ensure supplies and reagents are inventoried and rotated
• Communicate promptly and courteously with clinical staff, patients, and supervisors about specimen needs or delays
• Support quality assurance, infection control, and compliance with CAP, JCAHO, CLIA and state regulations

Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomist (ASCP, AMT, CLSI or equivalent)
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification
• Graduate of a certified phlebotomy program or equivalent training
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: prior hospital laboratory or clinical phlebotomy experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff and make sound judgments
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as required

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of a certified Phlebotomy program or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Venipuncture, arterial and capillary puncture techniques
• Specimen collection, labeling, handling and transport best practices
• Bedside glucose testing and associated quality control
• Infection control procedures and strict adherence to safety protocols
• Patient identification verification and effective patient communication
• Familiarity with chain of custody collections and urine/pediatric specimen collection
• Workflow and process improvement mindset to enhance lab efficiency

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your attention to detail is valued and celebrated
• Opportunities to sharpen your skills with ongoing training and mentorship
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options to help keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Licensure and certification assistance and reimbursement to help your career grow
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and matching options to help you plan ahead
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team
• A workplace culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and compassion for patients

Travel Perks: Explore State College, PA

State College is home to Penn State University and offers a lively college-town vibe with cultural events, collegiate sports, and local eateries. Explore the scenic trails at Mount Nittany and Rothrock State Forest for hiking and fresh-air escapes. Stroll downtown to find coffee shops, local breweries, farmer’s markets, and boutique shopping. Short drives deliver scenic small towns and outdoor recreation like fishing, biking, and cross-country skiing in season.

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