Laboratory Assistant - Clinic-Bilingual

Laboratory Assistant - Clinic-Bilingual

Salary

$47,851.86 - $58,318.71 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-027280

Department

Health and Human Services Agency

Opening Date

07/18/2026

Closing Date

7/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

This recruitment is a Spanish bilingual designated positions. Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.

Typical Duties

• May use appropriate equipment for drawing blood samples during phlebotomy.
• Check, record and process daily laboratory requests.
• Instruct and assist patients in procedures for tests.
• Use appropriate equipment for drawing blood samples during phlebotomy.
• Maintain quality control records and prepare monthly reports.

For a full list of duties please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade with at least one (1) laboratory course in the physical or biological sciences.

Knowledge of:

• Basic math sufficient to maintain supply inventory and verify billing.
• Laboratory terminology and technical equipment.
• Practices, methods, and types of testing relating to biology and medicine.
• Aseptic techniques for obtaining blood specimens.
• Safety practices in handling chemicals.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Wash, clean and sterilize laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Record log entries, label specimens, and maintain records and reports.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in all forms of communications by using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Learn and understand HIPAA rules and regulations.
• View and document information in an electronic health record or other information management system.
• Read, understand and follow instructions.
• Sort, alphabetize, file and maintain records.
• Retain and recall information.
• Effectively work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Use patience, tact, and courtesy when dealing with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Use technical equipment such as electrocardiograph, balances, centrifuge, pH meter, automatic diluter and autoclave.
• Collect blood samples by skin or venipuncture methods.
• Read and interpret test orders, instructions, equipment directions, laboratory methods and procedures.
• Prepare bills.
• Speak, read and write Spanish.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California Department of Public Health Certified Phlebotomy Technician license or a valid California Department of Public Health professional license that includes phlebotomy in the scope of practice (i.e. physicians, nurses, clinical lab scientists). The scope of practice for Medical Assistants includes drawing blood in a physicians office only.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 6

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare Countys benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

01

The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. This recruitment is for English and Spanish Bilingual designated position. To be considered for Spanish Bilingual positions you must be fluent in your ability to read, speak and write in Spanish as well as English. Do you possess the ability to read, speak and write in Spanish as well as English? (A proficiency exam will be given)

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate below the laboratory equipment you have the skill to use. If applicable, indicate where you have used this equipment: Autoclave Centrifuge

03

Indicate below the areas in which you are skilled and list where/how you acquired this skill: Obtain blood specimens by skin/venipuncture Patient preparation Aseptic technique Select, don, and doff appropriate PPE Preventative maintenance of equipment Conduct inventory, order, and stock lab supplies Type 25 wpm Preparing collection kits Packaging for send-out to referral lab Read thermometers and apply correction factors

04

Indicate below the areas in which you are knowledgeable and list where/how you gained this knowledge: Laboratory terminology Aseptic techniques Safety practices working with chemical hazards Safety practices working with infectious materials Lab Information Computer Systems Specimen Handling and Accessioning Packaging & Shipping Division 6.2 Materials HIPAA and Protected Health Information

05

Do you possess a valid California Phlebotomist certificate?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your experience with computers, data entry programs, and any program specific software, including the level of proficiency and how these were utilized to perform your duties.

Required Question

Employer County of Tulare

Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Phone (559) 636-4900

Website http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov