PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN I

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Our Mission:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

The team member we are searching for:
A Phlebotomy Technician who can perform blood draws, including venipuncture and capillary collections. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to provide excellent patient care while accurately identifying patients, labeling specimens, following safety and infection-control procedures, and maintaining a professional and courteous manner.

• Verifies patient's identification, reviews specimen requisition and testing instructions from physicians and obtains specimens of patient blood for diagnostic testing by means of venipuncture or skin puncture methodology using a syringe, vacutainer, lancet or other approved technique.

• Assembles testing equipment such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol work on tray, according to requirements for specified test or procedures.

• Calms and reassures patients who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen drawn; explains to patient why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation.

• Prepares blood samples obtained for diagnostic testing in laboratory. Labels blood sample drawn accurately.

• Fixes blood specimen on glass slide by using edge of another glass slide to smear a drop of blood across its surface for the purpose of microscopic examination by other personnel, as needed.

• Carries or otherwise forwards all labeled blood specimens drawn to appropriate laboratory for analysis.

• Receives and processes patient specimens by centrifuging, making primary inoculations of media, preparing and staining of smears and/or plates, and operating semi and fully automated equipment, as needed.

• Records and transcribes laboratory test requests and results from lab reports and worksheets into a permanent log or computer, as needed.

• Sorts and routes laboratory reports to patient's ward or clinics, as needed.

• Participates in the facility, department and section Quality Assurance/Assessment activities.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Performs the duties of a Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Attendant as needed.

For more information, please view the classification specification: PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN I

Requirements to Qualify:

• Six (6) months of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Laboratory Assistant*.

Licenses:

• A valid certificate to practice as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II issued by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services (CA DHS-LFS) Phlebotomy Program. **

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

*Experience at the Level of Laboratory Assistant in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists laboratory personnel in the performance of standard laboratory tests on human and other specimens or assigns, trains, and reviews the work of a group of lower-level laboratory positions.
 
**Applicants must attach a valid, legible photocopy of their Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services (CA DHS-LFS) Phlebotomy Program to their application at the time of filing or email a legible copy of their certificate to the exam analyst Caroline Khodaverdian at [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing their application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number and exam title. Applications received without the required proof of certificate will be denied as not meeting the stated requirements.  We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

All required certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

Physical Class 2 – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Desirable Qualifications:

Additional credit will be awarded for additional experience beyond the requirements.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based on application information, weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible list.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.

No individual is allowed to participate in this examination more than once within a twelve (12) month period.

Available shifts:

Appointees may be required to work any shift and at any facility, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Application and filing information:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also serve to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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Social security number:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, include yours when applying.

Computer and internet access at public libraries:

For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to their website for updated information https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator

No sharing of user id, e-mail, and password:

Applicants will need to file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion (ardi):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Caroline Khodaverdian, Exam Analyst
(213) 288 - 7000
[email protected]

California Relay Services Phone
(800) 735 - 2922