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Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT I )- Clinical Lab

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open phlebotomist jobs in California post a median of $27.46 an hour, the middle half $24.07–$32.33, across 107 jobs that state their pay. Phlebotomists employed in California earn a median of $26.94 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Medicare rating of Chino Valley Medical Center

Medicare gives Chino Valley Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 69% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 38% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.

What California requires of a phlebotomist

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I); CPT II adds arterial puncture, from the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services.

  • CPT I needs 40 hours of classroom training from a CDPH-accredited program plus 40 hours of clinical practice (at least 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures), and a pass on a CDPH-approved national exam; people with 1,040 or more hours of recent on-the-job experience need 20 hours of advanced classroom training instead.

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  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 49.9% · Stating an hourly rate 41.7%

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About the job

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Chino Valley Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Chino Valley Medical Center is a 112-bed community hospital established in 1972 and centrally located in Southern California’s Chino Valley. A nine-time recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award (2014-2022), Chino Valley Medical Center has been recognized nationally for its quality, including as among the 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2018 and as among the 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. Chino Valley Medical Center is committed to serving the community’s health care needs with top-rated emergency care as well as senior services, orthopedics, surgical services and more. Learn more at www.cvmc.com.

Responsibilities

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, under California Business and Professions Code section 1246, primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.

This individual: 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, 6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories, 7) stocks routine supplies, 8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, 9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures, 10) may be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
  • Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency required.
  • Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license required.
  • BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
  • Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

Chino Valley Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.94-$27.29. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf

From Prime Healthcare's job posting for Chino, CA, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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