Job Description

Posting number: 26EM0012

Department: Police Department

Division: Traffic Enforcement

Job classification: Phlebotomist

Posting type: Suspension of Competition

Categories: Laboratory

Summary

SALARY: $22.67 approximately per hour based on $3,929 monthly

THE POSITION

***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

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 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. 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.

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.