PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN II

EXAM NUMBER
 Y4981K

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
 We encourage applications from anyone!

WHEN TO APPLY

The application filing period will begin on August 14, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous 

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Why work for us? 

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. 

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. 

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County 

Special Salary Information:

Manpower Shortage Recruitment:

New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2027, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.

Correctional Health Services – 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus:  

The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Phlebotomy Technician II hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.

The Mission:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care! 

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits.

About The Position:

A Phlebotomist Technician II schedules, assigns and reviews the work of a group of Phlebotomy Technicians I engaged in the performance of venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic testing in a medical or clinical laboratory.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assigns Phlebotomy Technicians I to inpatient ward or outpatient clinic areas on basis of actual workload, the number of employees available, their qualifications, the extent of their training in the procedures involved, and similar factors.
• Plans and schedules assignment of Phlebotomy Technicians I to hospital wards for the collection of blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and skin puncture techniques; revises schedules as necessary to meet changing needs.
• Observes technicians' performance of venipuncture and skin puncture both in training and on the job; makes necessary corrections to assure maintenance of established laboratory and patient care standards and Quality Assurance/Assessment activities with section. 

For more information, please view the classification specification: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064417?keywords=Phlebotomy%20Technician%20II&pagetype=classSpecifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Six months of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Phlebotomy Technician I*.

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
 
License(s) and Certificate(s): 
A valid certificate** to practice as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II issued by the California State Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services (CA PH-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.

Withhold Information: No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Required certification must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application. 
 
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Desirable Qualification:

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications in excess of the requirement:

• Additional time of experience at the level of Phlebotomy Technician I*.
• Current certificate** of completion in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association -OR- A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate** issued by the American Heart Association. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Phlebotomy Technician I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Performs venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood specimens from patients for diagnostic testing in a medical or clinical laboratory.

**The following document(s) must be attached to your application or emailed to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application:

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

Note: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

All required licenses and certifications should be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate training and experience you list on the online application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Achieving a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment is needed to be added to the list.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment 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 DHS as they occur.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Available Shift:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, 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 be used 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.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so 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 to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. 

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New email addresses need to be verified. This will only be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the web-based system and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Social Security No. (SSN):

Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.

Computer and internet access at public libraries:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers in public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. 

No sharing of user ID and password:

All applicants should file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using others login credentials may erase a candidate's original application record. 

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

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst

Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000

Email Address: [email protected]