Certified Phlebotomy Technician I/Ii/Iii - Reg And Pdp I/Ii/Iii

Under supervision, performs phlebotomy tasks in the VCMC Clinical Laboratory and assists with general laboratory operations as needed.
The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that the incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They will receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period, and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.
APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I): $17.25 - $24.14 per hour
Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPT II): $18.12 - $25.37 per hour
Certified Phlebotomy Technician III (CPT III): $19.02 - $26.64 per hour
Certified Phlebotomist I - Per Diem Pool (CP I - PDP): $25.95 per hour
Certified Phlebotomist II - Per Diem Pool (CP II - PDP): $27.32 per hour
Certified Phlebotomist III - Per Diem Pool (CP III - PDP): $28.68 per hour
NEW HIRE/RETENTION/REFERRAL INCENTIVES
Subject to the applicable section of the SEIU 721 MOA 2019-2022, Amendment #6 (Secs. 3801 – 3803):

• In compliance with specific requirements, a regular employee may be eligible for an Employee Referral Incentive of $500.
• Upon request of the appointing authority and the CEO or their designee, new hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire Incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Answers the telephone, takes messages and relays requests for blood draws.
• Stocks phlebotomy trays and storage areas keeping work area clean.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Performs venipuncture and capillary collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages on all wards.
• Assists in the delivery of specimens to departments and prepares specimens for referral.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Prepares materials and equipment necessary for phlebotomy.
• Enters patient demographics and requests into the laboratory computer.
• Looks up information in the computer and gives out test results.

• Performs more complex laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, and microbiology.
• Provides functional supervision of personnel providing phlebotomy services, including orienting, scheduling, training, reviewing work, and resolving conflicts.
• Performs routine and complex phlebotomy services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Represents the phlebotomy function at meetings; coordinates with other medical center divisions relating to phlebotomy services.
• Maintains inventory and supplies.

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/ Certified Phlebotomy Technician I- Per Diem Pool: No experience is required.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician II/ Certified Phlebotomy Technician II- Per Diem Pool: One (1) year of recent experience in a hospital laboratory performing full phlebotomy duties and responsibilities is required.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician III/ Certified Phlebotomy Technician III- Per Diem Pool: Two (2) years of recent experience performing general (post-collection and pre-analytical) laboratory and phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.
Necessary Special Requirements

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

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 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 www.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.
NOTE: 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 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) 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 more information about this recruitment, please contact Kristy Madrigal by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (805) 654-2556.
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.