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

Ventura County; Ventura, Santa Paula (CA, CA); In loco; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

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Ventura County Health Care Agency–Ventura County Medical Center seeks a phlebotomy technician to perform venipuncture and related duties in the clinical laboratory. The role includes preparing materials, ensuring clean work areas, and assisting with specimen delivery and referrals.

The position requires a valid California phlebotomy certificate, weekend rotation willingness, and the ability to work across multiple CPT levels, including PDP roles. Overtime compensation applies where eligible.

Competenze

• Must possess and maintain a valid Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
• Willing to work rotating weekends as needed.
• This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; apply as soon as possible.

Mansioni

• 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.

Formazione

Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services

Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services and 1 year hospital laboratory experience

Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services and 2 years hospital laboratory experience

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What We Offer

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee in a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I/II/III position may also be eligible for the following:

• 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.

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 Phlebotomist I-PDP: $28.92 hourly

Certified Phlebotomist II-PDP: $30.44 hourly

Certified Phlebotomist III-PDP: $31.96 hourly

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I/II/III (Regular and Per Diem Pool, PDP) are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

Department/Agency

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

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. 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.

Tentative 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.

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.

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

Certified Phlebotomist 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 Phlebotomist 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

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 no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

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.