Phlebotomist - Fresno Police Department -City of Fresno

Employment Type

Temporary

Education

High School or Equivalent

Monthly Salary Range

$3,929 - $4,715

Primary Job Location

Fresno, CA, US

Experience Level

Entry Level

***PLEASE NOTE*** The salary range posted in this bulletin represents the salary range for a FULL-TIME position. Compensation will be pro-rated based on the number of hours worked.

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.

Temporary employees are assigned no more than 32 hours a week. The salary listed is for full-time positions and will be prorated if hired. Temporary employees do not participate in the City’s pension system and are not eligible for City-sponsored benefits. The current temporary vacancy exists in the Traffic Bureau Division of the Fresno Police Department.

Full job specification may be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Phlebotomist.pdf

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Applicants must meet the following 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 is required at the time of appointment. Applicants who already possess the certificate at the time of application may attach a copy to their application.

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.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. No competitive examination process will be conducted for this temporary position.

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.

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.

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