Certified Phlebotomy Supervisor - Clinical Lab Services - VCMC

Description

Under general direction, supervises the phlebotomy services at the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital Laboratory, performs staff support duties and is involved in planning and supervising the work of the phlebotomy services staff, and at times performing the most complex duties and assignments within the scope of discipline; performs routine and complex phlebotomy services, assists with general laboratory operations, orients and trains new employees, and performs related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate is an experienced and skilled professional who will supervise the phlebotomy services at Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital Laboratory, overseeing staff scheduling, hiring, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high standards of care and operational efficiency. This individual will perform routine and complex phlebotomy procedures, including venipuncture, and the use of standard equipment, while also assisting with general laboratory operations, performance improvement, and quality assurance initiatives. Strong leadership and supervisory skills are essential, as the candidate will plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of phlebotomy staff, manage inventory, address customer service concerns, and collaborate with the Director of Laboratory Services on conflict resolution and lab quality initiatives. The ability to maintain compliance with laboratory standards and provide high-quality, patient-centered care is key to success in this role.

PAYROLL TITLE: Certified Phlebotomy Supervisor

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center

Certified Phlebotomy Supervisor is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 3/26/25
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:

• Plans, directs, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff and prepare performance evaluations. Schedules staff according to operational needs. Hires staff, recommends, and implements disciplinary actions;
• Supervises and participates in blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture, heel and finger stick techniques and using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles and safeguards according to age specific needs;
• Performs routine and complex phlebotomy services to inpatients and outpatients;
• Answers the telephone, takes messages, and relays requests for blood draws;
• Maintains inventory and supplies;
• Represents the phlebotomy function at meetings; coordinates with other medical center divisions relating to phlebotomy services;
• Assists in the delivery of specimens to departments and prepares specimens accordingly;
• Assists the Director of Laboratory Services with customer service issues and conflict resolution;
• Assists the Director of Laboratory Services with performance improvement and quality assurance of the lab; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

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

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

A Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services and three (3) years of recent experience performing general (post-collection and pre-analytical) laboratory and phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Two (2) years of experience supervising subordinates in a laboratory environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of and ability to: utilize proficiently procedures and methods of phlebotomy service in an acute care hospital and outpatient laboratory; Knowledge of the principles of supervision, interviewing and scheduling of employees.

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. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
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 exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - 100%: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to the next step of the recruitment process.

Applicants successfully completing the exam 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, 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@ventura.org 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

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• County of Ventura

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