Certified Phlebotomist II - Per Diem Pool

Certified Phlebotomist – Per Diem Under supervision, Per Diem Certified Phlebotomists perform phlebotomy tasks in the VCMC Clinical Laboratory and assist with general laboratory operations as needed. Responsibilities Perform venipuncture and capillary collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages on all wards. Prepare materials and equipment necessary for phlebotomy. Stock phlebotomy trays and storage areas, keeping the work area clean. Answer the telephone, take messages, and relay requests for blood draws. Enter patient demographics and requests into the laboratory computer. Assist in the delivery of specimens to departments and prepare specimens for referral. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications One (1) year of recent experience in a hospital laboratory performing full phlebotomy duties. Must possess and maintain a valid Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services. Must be willing and able to work rotating weekends as needed. Desired: Bilingual (English/Spanish). Educational/Bilingual Incentive Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for a bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Benefits Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications receive limited benefits. They may receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay, and will participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association if assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents 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. The position is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation. Benefits details for Per Diem Pool employees can be found in the SEIU Memorandum of Agreement, Article 37. Department / Agency Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr