Phlebotomist Jobs in California
Phlebotomist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, clinical laboratories, blood banks, and outpatient diagnostic centers, with openings from entry-level draws technician through senior and lead phlebotomist roles. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area generate the highest volume of listings, anchored by large systems like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCLA Health. Mobile phlebotomy and high-volume laboratory draws are the most consistently in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.
This is a part-time, benefitted position at Scripps Memorial Encinitas Hospital. The primary schedule is 12:15 PM–8:45 PM on most days. PM shift staff may also be scheduled for variable afternoon/evening shifts as needed, including:
- 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
- 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–2:00 AM
All PM shift employees are expected to participate in these variable shifts when needed. Every other weekend rotation is required.
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 Memorial Encinitas?
- We are a team that consists of talented people dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all we meet!
- We are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients.
- Through collaboration and innovation, our healthcare professionals lead the frontier in caring for our community.
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.
- Adherence to safety protocol.
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
- 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:
- At least two years of experience working as a phlebotomist in a hospital environment
- Recent experience with pediatric and geriatric patients
- Experience with Epic software
- Recent experience with neonatal and pediatric blood draws
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.
This is a part-time, benefitted position at Scripps Memorial Encinitas Hospital. The primary schedule is 12:15 PM–8:45 PM on most days. PM shift staff may also be scheduled for variable afternoon/evening shifts as needed, including:
- 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
- 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–2:00 AM
All PM shift employees are expected to participate in these variable shifts when needed. Every other weekend rotation is required.
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 Memorial Encinitas?
- We are a team that consists of talented people dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all we meet!
- We are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients.
- Through collaboration and innovation, our healthcare professionals lead the frontier in caring for our community.
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.
- Adherence to safety protocol.
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
- 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:
- At least two years of experience working as a phlebotomist in a hospital environment
- Recent experience with pediatric and geriatric patients
- Experience with Epic software
- Recent experience with neonatal and pediatric blood draws
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Phlebotomist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Quest Diagnostics119
- Labcorp26
- TridentCare12
- Octapharma8
- One Medical6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services87
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Medical Devices2
- Science & Research2
- Distribution & Wholesale2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in phlebotomist jobs across California.
- Phlebotomy certification from a California-approved certifying organization such as NPA or ASCP
- Demonstrated venipuncture proficiency including butterfly draws and difficult sticks
- Experience with laboratory information systems for specimen labeling and processing
- Knowledge of California blood-borne pathogen standards and OSHA safety protocols
- Ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts
- Strong patient communication skills for working with pediatric and elderly populations
Phlebotomist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a phlebotomist in California?
California requires phlebotomists to hold a Phlebotomy Technician certification issued by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services division, making it one of the few states with a mandatory state-level credential. To qualify, candidates must complete an approved phlebotomy training program and log the required supervised venipuncture and skin puncture draws. After training, you apply to the CDPH for certification before working independently in a clinical setting.
How much do phlebotomists make in California?
Phlebotomists in California earn a median of about $56,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,490 for the lowest 10% to over $74,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire phlebotomists in California?
Employers hiring phlebotomists in California right now include Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, and TridentCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large integrated health systems and independent reference laboratories post consistently throughout the year, particularly in major metro areas where patient volume stays high.
Which California cities have the most phlebotomist jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland have the most phlebotomist openings in California right now. Los Angeles dominates due to its scale and density of hospital campuses and reference labs, while San Diego and San Francisco are driven by major academic medical centers, biotech-adjacent diagnostics firms, and busy outpatient networks that require continuous staffing.
Are there remote phlebotomist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Phlebotomy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact, so most positions are on-site by nature. About 5% of phlebotomist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those typically involve coordination, training, or scheduling roles rather than direct draws.
How can I get hired as a phlebotomist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a California Department of Public Health-approved phlebotomy training program and applying to new graduate or externship openings at large hospital systems like Kaiser Permanente or Dignity Health, both of which accept candidates who have met the state certification draw requirements. Lateral moves from patient care technician or medical assistant roles are common and well-recognized by California hiring managers. Holding your California Phlebotomy Technician certification before applying gives you a clear edge over candidates still completing training.
Where can I find and apply to phlebotomist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to phlebotomist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across hospital systems, laboratories, blood centers, and outpatient clinics. Find the roles that fit your certification level and location, and apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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