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

Ventura County • Ventura, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, performs phlebotomy tasks in the Ventura County Medical Center Clinical Laboratory and assists with general laboratory operations as needed. Positions are available at the Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, II, and III levels, including regular, intermittent, and Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications. The eligible list may be used for current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. The department currently has four Regular and three Intermittent vacancies. Intermittent employees perform day-to-day intermittent or temporary work; this intermittent position is assigned weekends and some weekday shifts.

Approximate hourly salaries are $24.17–$29.44 for CPT I, $24.70–$31.36 for CPT II, and $25.23–$33.34 for CPT III. PDP hourly rates are $28.92 for CPT I, $30.44 for CPT II, and $31.96 for CPT III. Regular and PDP classifications are represented by SEIU and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The County offers an educational incentive of 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree. Some positions may qualify for a bilingual incentive, subject to applicable agreements and passing a fluency examination. Other offerings include participation in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or Section 457 Plan, with up to a 3% match on 401(k) contributions; a flexible credit allowance for medical, dental, and/or vision plans; flexible spending accounts; participation in the defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity possible where eligible; and 12 paid holidays per year, including a scheduled floating holiday.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
• Be willing to work rotating weekends as needed.
• CPT I: No experience is required.
• CPT II: One year of recent experience in a hospital laboratory performing full phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.
• CPT III: Two years of recent experience performing general post-collection and pre-analytical laboratory and phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.
• CPT I-PDP: A Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services is required.
• CPT II-PDP: A Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services and one year of recent experience in a hospital laboratory performing full phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.
• CPT III-PDP: A Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services and two years of recent experience performing general post-collection and pre-analytical laboratory and phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use phlebotomy methods in assigned work; build confidence and effective relations with professional staff and patients; maintain accurate records; proficiently use procedures and methods of phlebotomy service in an acute care hospital and outpatient laboratory; and communicate with and maintain the confidence of subordinates, co-workers, physicians, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages and on all wards.
• Prepare materials and equipment needed for phlebotomy.
• Stock phlebotomy trays and storage areas and keep the work area clean.
• Answer the telephone, take messages, and relay requests for blood draws.
• Assist with delivery of specimens to departments and prepare specimens for referral.
• Assist in orienting new employees.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Educational incentive of 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree.
• Bilingual incentive may be available for eligible positions, subject to applicable requirements and passing a fluency examination.
• Eligibility to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or Section 457 Plan; up to a 3% match on 401(k) contributions.
• Flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
• Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan; eligible employees may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.
• 12 paid holidays per year, including a scheduled floating holiday.
• Eligible for overtime compensation (Regular and PDP classifications).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed