PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN I

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN I Print ( Apply ufeff PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN I Salary $49,398.72 - $56,570.16 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number Y4977Q Department HEALTH SERVICES Opening Date 09/21/2020 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y4977Q FILING DATES: September 22, 2020 at 8:00 A.M., (PT) Applications will be accepted until the needs of the service are met and are subject to closure without notice. 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, 2025, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. Correctional Health Services u2013 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Phlebotomy Technician I, hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 26 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.5 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. We currently have 4 acute hospitals, 25 health centers, $6.9 billion dollar budget and 23,000 employees. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood specimens from patients for diagnostic testing in a medical or clinical laboratory. Essential Job Functions + 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 utilizing 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 utilizing 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 Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) months of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Laboratory Assistant. 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 Health Services, 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light: Light Physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: 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 State Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services (CA DHS-LFS) Phlebotomy Program to the application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. No out-of-out class experience will be accepted. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an

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