EXAM NUMBER:
Y4987D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We encourage applications from everyone!
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
May 28, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PDT)
CLOSING DATE:
Continuous
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EXAMINATION.
Special Salary Information:
Workforce Shortage Recruitment:
New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2027, or until it is driven that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
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. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.
Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County
To learn more about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here:
https//hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care!
Plans work of phlebotomy services to ensure needs of hospitals and clinics are met.
Recommends to supervisor changes in unit operations and budget expenditures in order to provide increased phlebotomy service to hospitals units and clinics.
Supervises phlebotomy technicians and ancillary personnel with responsibility for their training and evaluation; effectively recommends the adjustment of employee grievances and disciplinary action.
For more information, please view the classification specification: PHLEBOTOMY SERVICE SUPERVISOR (NON-MEGAFLEX)
We are looking for dedicated individuals who have:
Two years of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Phlebotomy Technician I or higher.
LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S):
A valid certificate to practice as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II issued by the California State Department of Health Services, 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.
Physical Class II – Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional lightlifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
- At the level of the Los Angeles County class of Phlebotomy Technician I is define has: Performs venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood specimens from patients for diagnostic testing in a medical or clinical laboratory.
Or Higher is define has: Schedules, assigns and reviews the work of a group of Phlebotomy Technicians I engaged in the performance of venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic testing in a medical or clinical laboratory.
You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the one listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
Applicants must attach a valid, legible photocopy of their Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services (CA DHS-LFS) Phlebotomy Program to the application at the time of filing or send via email to
[email protected] 7 calendar days of application submission.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon your application information, weighted 100%
Candidates need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible register accordingly.
Candidates who have received a passing score are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve(12) months.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to getapplication status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, jobtitle, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and may lead to DISQUALIFICATION.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNKmail.
Applicants can choose to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If unsubscribed, applicants will not receive any email notification for any examination for which they apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether applicants choose to unsubscribe, they can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing the profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at anytime by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality,diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
ADA COORDINATOR:
(323) 914-6365
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Christina Ramirez, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
[email protected]
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Revised September 2025
