$17.75 - $20 per hour
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Phlebotomist jobs in San Diego, CA
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, and donations, label and handle specimens correctly, and keep patients comfortable through a procedure many people dread.
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To be eligible for this position, you must reside in the same country where the job is located. Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as r…
$23 - $33 per hour
patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. LabCorp is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team at 9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 120, La Jolla, CA 92037 Sch…
$60 - $75 per hour
A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in San Diego, California is seeking an experienced Contract Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support ongoing clinical trials. This is an in-house clinical operations role (n…
$23 - $33 per hour
make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. LabCorp is seeking a Phlebotomist Float to join our team in San Diego, CA Work Schedule: Monday to Friday hours vary…
$96.2k - $151.4k
Job Description CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS : NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, TEXAS, CHICAGO, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, MISSOURI The role is accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols…
$23 per hour
This is a contract job opportunity. Position: Phlebotomist 5276 Location: San Diego CA Schedule: 8am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday Projected duration: 3 months Job code: CVDJP00035276 pay rate - $23.00 per hour benefits are av…
$34.71 per hour
Send your resume to ****@*****.*** or call us at (***) ***-**** today. Hashtags #PhlebotomyJobs #SanDiegoJobs #CaliforniaHealthcare # Phlebotomist #CertifiedPhlebotomyTechnician #HealthcareCareers #ContractJobs #FloatPos…
$21 - $23 per hour
Job Description Job Description Pay Range: $21-$23, depending on experience TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Employee will drive their personal vehicle (unless other accommodations are made) to client facilities (mostly nur…
Privately-owned medical device manufacturer in east TN has immediate opening for a Sr. Engineering Manager who can lead a team of EE's and ME's in the development of high-tech electromechanical systems. The Sr. Engineeri…
$23 per hour
This is a contract job opportunity. Position: Phlebotomist 5275 Location: San Diego CA Schedule: 8am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday Projected duration: 3 months Job code: CVDJP00035275 pay rate - $23.00 per hour benefits are av…
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What phlebotomists earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$23 | $39k–$47k |
| Mid level | $22–$26 | $45k–$55k |
| Senior | $25–$31 | $52k–$65k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Venipuncture techniqueCapillary collectionSpecimen labeling and handlingOrder of drawPatient identification protocolsCalming anxious patientsInfection controlLab information systems
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your patient identification and labeling process.
Recite it precisely: two identifiers, label at the bedside, never pre-label. This is the safety question that decides the interview.
What do you do after two unsuccessful venipuncture attempts?
The expected answer is to stop, reassure the patient, and hand off to a colleague. Ego-free escalation is what they want to hear.
How do you handle a patient who faints or panics during a draw?
Describe watching for warning signs, positioning safely, stopping the draw, and staying calm and reassuring until the patient recovers.
Explain the order of draw and why it matters.
Know the tube sequence and that additive carryover can corrupt results. A brief, confident answer shows real training.
Describe drawing from a difficult stick, such as fragile or rolling veins.
Mention technique adjustments: smaller gauge or butterfly, anchoring the vein, warm compresses, and checking both arms before attempting.
How do you keep up pace during a morning rush without cutting corners?
Show that speed comes from preparation, organized trays, and routine, never from skipping identification or labeling steps.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For phlebotomists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your phlebotomy certification (CPT from NHA, ASCP, or equivalent) and state license where required, such as California.
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Quantify your experience: draws per shift, and settings like hospital floors, outpatient labs, plasma centers, or mobile draws.
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Call out difficult-population experience, such as pediatric, geriatric, or oncology patients, since it sets candidates apart.
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Name the lab systems and equipment you know, including LIS platforms and barcode specimen tracking.
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Note your accuracy record if you can, for example low recollection or mislabel rates, even approximately.
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Where this role goes
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Laboratory Assistant
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