What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary: Phlebotomist position at CITY OF FRESNO, CA?
Temporary: Phlebotomist
Public Health
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Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Are you ready to make a difference in the City of Fresno? Join our dedicated team as a Phlebotomist with the Police Department! This unique position offers the chance to contribute to public safety while collecting and managing specimens for lab analysis. If you're detail-oriented, passionate about public service, and ready to make an impact, apply today!
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collect blood, breath, and urine specimens from adults and juveniles.
- Distribute specimens to appropriate laboratories or facilities for testing or storage.
- Maintain inventory control and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for use.
- Perform clerical tasks such as word processing, filing, and maintaining departmental records.
- Follow quality control procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Provide expert witness testimony in legal proceedings when necessary.
- Book evidence and maintain accurate records of lab tests and confidential information.
- Adhere to safety procedures and OSHA standards for processing and transporting bodily fluids.
- Maintain a clean, sterile environment and ensure specimens security during the collection process.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Full job specification may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Phlebotomist.pdf
View "We Work For You" video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz
The current temporary vacancy exists in the Traffic Bureau Division of the Fresno Police Department.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
The salary range posted in this bulletin represents the salary range for a FULL-TIME position. Compensation will be pro-rated for temporary positions based on the number of hours worked. Incumbents may be required to work weekends and holidays. Working hours may be between the hours of 4:00 pm to 2:00 am.
These are temporary employment opportunities that do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment.
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to be placed in the qualified pool of candidates:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED
AND
One (1) year of full-time paid experience as a Phlebotomist in an in-patient or out-patient setting.
Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician by the California State Department of Health Services at time of appointment. APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF CERTIFICATE (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
Additional Requirements
The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY THE PHLEBOTOMIST DUTIES with which you have experience on your application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview, an extensive background investigation including Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) and/or polygraph test, and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
How To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
Selection Process
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. A select group of candidates deemed to have the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview.
Additional Information
HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the "document name.")
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section "My Career Tools" (located towards the top of the page), Select "Cover Letters & Attachments", and then "Add Attachments" towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. "DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.")
- If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use "Reference Attachments." Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select "Open", hit "Upload" and then "Save & Return."
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Closing Date/Time: 03/25/2025
City of Fresno
The City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.
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Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
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