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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
Y5624E
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone!
FILING START DATE
The application filing period will begin on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
WHY WORK FOR US?
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
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .
What does an Emergency Patient Transfer Coordinator (Non-Megaflex) do?
Coordinates the transfer of emergency patients to the most suitable County or non-County hospital.
Essential Job Functions
Informs personnel of the referring hospital and the receiving hospital regarding arrangements made time plan and name of physicians, nurses or counterparts at opposite point.
Performs data entry and uses computer to log calls, record information and decide if requests should be handled as routine, urgent, stat or critical.
Receives telephone calls from community hospital requesting transfer of emergency or acute care patients to County or non-County hospitals.
Evaluates patient's physical condition, medical needs, age, resources and location to decide on suitable placement.
In case of major emergency or disaster, assists in deploying ambulances, triage teams and equipment; alerting area hospitals; and coordination the transport of victims.
Arranges for transport by helicopter if warranted and for connecting ambulance services.
Determines availability of bed in nearest County hospital capable of providing specialized care and confirms admission of patient or if unable to arrange for transfer to a County or non-County hospital, continues search until agreement is reached with other suitable hospital able to receive patient.
Assists in determining appropriate mode of transportation and, if appropriate, arranges with Central Dispatch Office for properly equipped and staffed vehicles to transfer patients.
Performs the patient’s verification of medical insurance.
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify.
Current licensure/experience in one of the following:
1) Registered Nurse issued by the State of California
2) Licensed Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California
3) Licensed Paramedic issued by the State of California
4) Experience as a Military Corpsman with a valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate
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Two (2) years of experience providing care to emergency or critical patients.
LICENSE:
To compete in this examination process, applicants must have a valid State licensure as a Registered Nurse*, Licensed Vocational Nurse** or Paramedic*** - OR - have Military Corpsman experience, with a valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate at time of applying.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following:- Additional experience beyond the requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
The following document(s) must be attached to your application or emailed to yramos@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application:
To validate your license, ensure that the License and Certification Section of the application is complete. List the title, license number, issue date, expiration date, and issuing agency for all required licenses. You can also attach a photocopy of each license to your application or provide a copy to yramos@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing. All required licenses and certifications should be active and without restrictions.
*State license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing -OR- have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by a State Government Board of Registered Nursing, within the United States of America.
**A Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing -OR- have a license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by a State Government Board of Vocational Nursing, within the United States of America.
***A Paramedic license issued by the State of California.
No Out-of-class experience and withhold will be allowed for this examination. Required experience and licensure must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment type will evaluate the training, experience, desirable qualifications, and license/certificate you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score.
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 list accordingly.
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in 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 "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely! Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, 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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants 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. Please refer to their website for updated information https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator .
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants are required to file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and 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.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Yolanda Ramos, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
yramos@dhs.lacounty.gov
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922
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