Laboratory Phlebotomist & EKG Technician
Castro Valley, California
Eden Medical Center

Job Summary: Laboratory Travel/Contract Position

Location: Castro Valley, California
Specialty: Laboratory
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform EKG duties.
• Collect blood samples from neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients following established standards and practices.
• Multiple possible shifts available, including early mornings, days, evenings, and nights.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• CPT I
• CPT II
• State License (primary source online verification required within 30 days of start)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – AHA/AAP only, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course (verify by position)
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) – verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – valid for 4 years (verify by position)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – typically for L&D (verify by position)
• IV Certification (as applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – verify by position
• NIH Stroke Certification – verify by position
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – verify by position
• Tech Cert Verification - National (required within 30 days of start, as applicable)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – ICU RNs at certain locations required to take EKG exam onsite after start

Experience Requirements

• Years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated (default to 13 weeks contract length, no explicit years of experience mentioned, so assume entry-level or as per certification requirements)
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks required as applicable.
• Background checks must be updated annually (Aya Healthcare requires annual background checks).
• Pending background check attestation not accepted for this facility; no conditional clearances allowed.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work).
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles) immunity or vaccination
  • Mumps immunity or vaccination
  • Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (minimum passing score 80%, profession-specific)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (may be required for some units)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps over 30 days.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over one year require approval.
• Two professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates (within 3 years).
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job Description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions)
  • TB Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)
  • Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
  • Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required starting 11/3/2025)

Summary

This is a travel/contract Laboratory position in Castro Valley, CA, requiring multiple certifications including BLS, CPT I & II, and state licensure. The role involves EKG duties and blood collection across all patient age groups. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and competency exams are required. Candidates must provide a full 7-year work history and professional references. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Multiple shifts are available, including nights and weekends.