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

County of Ventura; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Incentive

Bilingual Incentive

Deferred Compensation 401(k) match

Health Plans - flexible credit for ins

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan - CalPERS reciprocity

Holidays - 12 paid days

Veteran's Points

Job summary

County of Ventura seeks a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture and specimen handling in the VCMC Clinical Laboratory. The role supports hospital operations, requiring accurate records and patient interaction.

Positions include regular and intermittent vacancies with weekend rotation. Training is provided, and the department emphasizes quality care and teamwork within an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Performs phlebotomy tasks in a clinical lab setting.
• Requires phlebotomy skills and proper specimen handling.
• Ability to stock and prepare phlebotomy materials.
• Excellent communication with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepare materials and equipment for phlebotomy.
• Stock trays and storage areas; maintain clean work area.
• Answer phones, relay requests for blood draws, and deliver specimens.
• Assist in onboarding and other related duties as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary collection

Phlebotomy

Stock management

Education

Phlebotomy Certificate (CA DHS)

Job description

Benefits

• 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.

Description

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 Phlebotomy I-PDP: $28.92 hourly

Certified Phlebotomist II-PDP: $30.44 hourly

Certified Phlebotomist III-PDP: $31.96 hourly

Department/Agency

Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital

Vacancies

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.

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

• 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: Two (2) years of recent experience performing general (post-collection and pre-analytical) laboratory and phlebotomy duties and responsibilities.

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

Certified Phlebotomy 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 Phlebotomy 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

• 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

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 [phone].
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes

UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

Contact Information

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].