Certified Phlebotomist II - Per Diem Pool

Ventura County; Ventura, Santa Paula (CA, CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Standby pay

Callback pay

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Ventura County Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center invites applications for a Certified Phlebotomist II in the Per Diem Pool. The role performs phlebotomy in the Clinical Laboratory and assists with routine lab operations.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of hospital phlebotomy experience, a valid Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services, and is willing to work rotating weekends. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of recent hospital laboratory phlebotomy experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus depending on operational need.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
• Prepare materials and equipment for phlebotomy and ensure proper labeling.
• Stock phlebotomy trays and maintain clean work areas.
• Enter patient demographics and requests into the laboratory system.
• Assist in delivering specimens and preparing them for referral.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Patient care

Education

Phlebotomy Certificate (CA DHS)

Job description

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

The ideal candidate for the Certified Phlebotomist - Per Diem Pool position is an experienced and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in an acute care hospital and laboratory settings. They demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of phlebotomy procedures and techniques, ensuring accurate specimen collection while adhering to established safety and quality standards. This individual is adaptable, reliable, and able to work efficiently in fast-paced clinical environments, maintaining a high level of precision and patient care. The successful candidate communicates effectively and fosters positive, professional relationships with subordinates, co-workers, physicians, and patients, inspiring confidence and trust through their competence, compassion, and commitment to excellent service.

The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that the incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They may 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.

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 Phlebotomist II - PDP is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation. A list of benefits for Per Diem Pool employees can be found in the SEIU Memorandum of Agreement, Article 37.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies. There is currently one (1) PDP vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Opening Date: 5/7/26

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.

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;
• Enters patient demographics and requests into the laboratory computer;
• Assists in the delivery of specimens to departments and prepares specimens for referral; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

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

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of recent experience in a hospital laboratory performing full 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 and able to work rotating weekends as needed

Desired:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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
• communicate with and maintain the confidence of subordinates, co-workers, physicians, and patients

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.

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.

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 – Qualifying:

All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to the Selection 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 [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].

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.