Lab Assistant - Full Time Evenings

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, is a patient-focused hospital serving the Temecula area with modern technology and family-centered care. The facility includes 140 private patient rooms and provides emergency services, advanced cardiac and stroke treatment, orthopedics, and other medical and surgical specialties. TVH has earned multiple safety and quality recognitions, including Leapfrog Top Hospital status in 2017 and 2020, 10 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades of A, and recent U.S. News & World Report recognition for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Pneumonia, and COPD care. It is also a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received several national awards for stroke care, patient safety, cardiac care, joint replacement quality, and other achievements.

Role Summary

The lab assistant/phlebotomy role supports laboratory operations by collecting blood samples and preparing specimens for testing. The position also includes equipment checks, basic maintenance, and help with supply and inventory management.

Key Duties

The selected candidate will carry out routine and STAT blood draws, process specimens for lab testing, and follow established collection procedures. The role also involves monitoring refrigerators, freezers, heat blocks, and other equipment, completing required preventive maintenance tasks, and performing routine upkeep on centrifuges, hoods, and related laboratory tools. In addition, the position supports the organization of phlebotomy supplies and lab inventory.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have basic phlebotomy skills and a valid California phlebotomy certification. The hospital requires current BLS certification from AHA. Candidates must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a high-pressure environment, possess enough technical knowledge to support operational needs, and communicate clearly in both verbal and written form. To serve acute care and critical care patients effectively, the employee must complete and demonstrate competency in the laboratory services population-specific learning module. Baseline competency in the relevant skill rosters is also required. Prior experience in a clinical laboratory is preferred, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time evening position. The employer highlights a challenging and rewarding work setting, opportunities for growth and development within UHS and its subsidiaries, competitive pay, medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, prescription drug benefits, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the country’s largest healthcare providers, operating hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, ambulatory access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and related services across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. The company continues to expand and is recognized among major national corporate rankings.

Equal Opportunity and Recruitment Safety

The employer states that its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities and support fair hiring, placement, promotion, and compensation practices without discrimination based on protected characteristics. Applicants are also warned about recruitment scams involving imposters posing as recruiters. Candidates are advised that no recruiter will request sensitive financial or personal information during hiring, and they should verify opportunities through legitimate company career channels.