Certified Phlebotomy Tech I/II/III - Regular, Intermittent, and PDP - Clinical Lab Services - VCMC

Job Description

Description

What We Offer
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee in a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I/II/III position may also be eligible for the following:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Bilingual Incentive - Some positions may be eligible for a bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. To qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans - You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Veteran's Points - The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I is a trainee/entry level classification, and Veteran’s Points may apply to eligible candidates.

Under supervision, performs phlebotomy tasks in the VCMC Clinical Laboratory and assists with general laboratory operations as needed.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I): $24.17 - $29.44 hourly
Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPT II): $24.70 - $31.36 hourly
Certified Phlebotomy Technician III (CPT III); $25.23 - $33.34 hourly
Certified Phlebotomist I-PDP : $28.92 hourly Certified Phlebotomist II-PDP : $30.44 hourly Certified Phlebotomist III-PDP : $31.96 hourly

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I/II/III (Regular and Per Diem Pool, PDP) are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There are currently four (4) Regular and three (3) Intermittent vacancies.

Intermittent positions: An Intermittent Employee is a person employed for intermittent/temporary work on a day-to-day basis. This Intermittent position will be assigned weekends and some shifts during the week.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 10/16/26
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive enough qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs venipuncture and capillary collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages on all wards.
• Prepares materials and equipment necessary for phlebotomy.
• Stocks phlebotomy trays and storage areas keeping work area clean.
• Answers the telephone, takes messages and relays requests for blood draws.
• Assists in the delivery of specimens to departments and prepares specimens for referral.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I : No experience is required.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician II : One (1) year of recent experience in a hospital laboratory performing full phlebotomy duties and responsibilities is required.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician III : T wo (2) years of recent experience performing general (post-collection and pre-analytical) laboratory and phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.

Certified Phlebotomist I-PDP : A Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services is required.

Certified Phlebotomist II-PDP : A Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services and one (1) year of recent experience in a hospital laboratory performing full phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.

Certified Phlebotomist III-PDP : A Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services and two (2) years of recent experience performing general (post-collection and pre-analytical) laboratory and phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
• Must be willing to work rotating weekends as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of and ability to:

• utilize phlebotomy methods in assigned work
• gain confidence and effective relations with professional staff and patients
• maintain accurate records
• utilize proficiently procedures and methods of phlebotomy service in an acute care hospital and outpatient laboratory
• communicate with and maintain the confidence of subordinates, co-workers, physicians, and patients

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our website at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification and/or experience for this recruitment.

Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at nathan.wood@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5232.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: Continuous