PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN I

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Laboratory Assistant*.
• 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 within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing their application online.

Qualifications

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.

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.

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Schedule

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

Application filing period begins on August 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (PT) and continues until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.