Certified Phlebotomy Technician I/II/III - REG and PDP

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Certified Phlebotomy Technician I/II/III - REG and PDP

Description

Description

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.

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

APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I): $17.95 - $25.11 per hour
Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPT II): $18.85 - $26.39 per hour
Certified Phlebotomy Technician III (CPT III): $19.79 - $27.71 per hour
Certified Phlebotomist I - Per Diem Pool (CP I - PDP): $26.99 per hour
Certified Phlebotomist II - Per Diem Pool (CP II - PDP): $28.41 per hour
Certified Phlebotomist III - Per Diem Pool (CP III - PDP): $29.83 per hour

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I/II/III and Certified Phlebotomist I/II/III - Per Diem Pool are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation. 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, one (1) Per Diem Pool, and two (2) Intermittent vacancies.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: May 3, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

Examples Of Duties

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.
• Looks up information in the computer and gives out test results.
• Assists in the delivery of specimens to departments and prepares specimens for referral.
• Enters patient demographics and requests into the laboratory computer.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

In addition to the duties above, the Certified Phlebotomy Technician III and CPT III-PDP:

• Provides functional supervision of personnel providing phlebotomy services, including orienting, scheduling, training, reviewing work, and resolving conflicts.
• Performs routine and complex phlebotomy services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintains inventory and supplies.
• Represents the phlebotomy function at meetings; coordinates with other medical center divisions relating to phlebotomy services.

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/ Certified Phlebotomy Technician I- Per Diem Pool : No experience is required.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician II/ Certified Phlebotomy Technician II- Per Diem Pool : One (1) year of recent experience in a hospital laboratory performing full phlebotomy duties and responsibilities is required.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician III/ Certified Phlebotomy Technician III- Per Diem Pool : 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:
Working knowledge of and ability to: 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.

Recruitment Process

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 in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

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.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification and/or experience for this recruitment.

Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants successfully completing the examination 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, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For more information about this recruitment, please contact Jessica Jimenez by e-mail at Jessica.Jimenez@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-3675

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 (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS

Salary:

$37,336.00 - $62,046.40 Annually