PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN I

Salary : $53,583.36 - $56,570.16 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Y4977R
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 08/18/2026


Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:

Y4779R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from anyone!
WHEN TO APPLY:

The application filing period will begin on August 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., (PT) - Continuous. We will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION
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.

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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.

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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.

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 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:

Requirements


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 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.

Additional Information
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.

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
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
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Employment Information

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
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The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested.The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTHow many months of experience do you have at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Laboratory Assistant**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.

• I have no experience in this area.
• Less than six (6) months.
• At least six (6) months, but less than one (1) year.
• Two (2) years or more.

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Describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. For each experience, please provide the following information:1) Name and Address of Employer2) Position Title Held3) Employment Date From (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To (MM/DD/YYYY)4) Hours Worked Per Week5) Description of ExperienceREPEAT FORMAT OF 1-5 for each employment where you gained relevant experience. IF NOT APPLICABLE, ENTER N/A
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