Phlebotomist

SAN-Bernardino-Count; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is seeking Phlebotomists to collect blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients, ensuring specimen quality and proper delivery for processing.

The role requires venipuncture experience and a California CPT license, with duties including inputting and retrieving laboratory order information using hospital computer programs. This posting may support Extra Help or Per Diem positions with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of full-time equivalent venipuncture experience in a medical environment.
• Must possess and maintain a current State of California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1 or CPT-2) license with the Department of Public Health.
• Candidates must possess excellent communication skills while working with patients and explaining the phlebotomy process.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients according to established standards and practices.
• Ensure the quality of blood specimens taken and deliver specimens for processing.
• Input and retrieve laboratory order information using hospital computer programs.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Excellent communication

Education

CA CPT-1 or CPT-2 license

Job description

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Phlebotomists who collect blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients according to established standards and practices. Phlebotomists are responsible for ensuring the quality of the blood specimens taken, delivering specimens for processing and using hospital computer programs to input and retrieve laboratory order information.

For more detailed information, refer to the Phlebotomist job description.

This recruitment may be used to fill Extra Help and Per Diem positions as needed. Hours may vary for Extra Help and Per Diem positions depending on the needs of the department. Full-time hours are not guaranteed. Extra help and Per Diem positions are paid at a higher salary and are in the Unclassified Service which serve at the discretion of the appointing authority. These positions participate in the County's Part-time Seasonal Temporary (PST) Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits. Candidates selected for Extra-Help or Per Diem positions are not precluded from being considered for full-time positions and may remain on the list for full-time employment. Be sure to indicate availability for Extra-Help, or Part-Time or Per Diem on the application in order to be considered.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment Process

Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes verification of employment history and education, in addition to, a physical exam and TB test.

Work Schedule

Incumbents must be available to work 12-hour shifts, variable shifts, weekends, and holidays. Indicate your availability on the supplemental application.

Sponsorship

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Experience

Six (6) months of full-time equivalent venipuncture experience in a medical environment.

Certification

Must possess and maintain a current State of California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1 or CPT-2) license with the Department of Public Health.

The department seeks candidates who are able to adapt to changes in assignments/schedules and priorities in a positive manner.

Candidates must possess excellent communication skills while working with patients and explaining the phlebotomy process.

Examination Procedure

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.