LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4904M JOB TYPE: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: JANUARY 29, 2020 @ 8:00 AM, PST UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO UPDATE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Manpower Shortage Recruitment: New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2025, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner . Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist II hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Exercises technical and administrative supervision over a single clinical laboratory unit operating three shifts a day or two or more clinical laboratory operating on a single shift. Essential Job Functions Establishes the training objectives with approval of supervisors, and directs the overall planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of licensed clinical laboratory scientist trainee training in the laboratory units supervised. Designs, develops, and coordinates implementation of a job rotational plan to familiarize laboratory scientists and auxiliary personnel with laboratory operations on all shifts or within individual units. Investigates complaints received from attending physicians directly or through supervisor about specific test results or the overall quality of laboratory service; recommends disposition of complaint to supervisor based on findings and determines what corrective action may be necessary to prevent recurrence of similar complaints in the future. Assists supervisor in the preparation of the annual budget for a multi-unit or a multi-shift laboratory, recommending new or additional personnel and equipment, gathering statistical data and writing justifications to support all requests. Assists supervisor in the development of modification and implementation of policies and procedures for a multi-unit or multi-shift laboratory organization to enhance overall operational effectiveness. Inspects laboratory operations and analyzes workload on all shifts in all units to assure equitable distribution of personnel and continuing conformity to established quality and safety standards. Establishes and maintains sound working relationships with other health services disciplines and staff service departments, and confers with representatives from such disciplines or departments to resolve problems of mutual concern. Coordinates the establishment and modification of employee work schedules to assure that all laboratory shifts and units are adequately staffed for performance of the anticipated workload. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I - Two (2) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II** in an approved laboratory* Option II - One (1) year of experience at the level of a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I*** functioning as a first line supervisor providing technical and administrative supervision in a clinical laboratory unit of an in-hospital or ambulatory care facility performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines in an approved laboratory.* SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: *Specialized requirements may include: Specialty / Substitute Biochemistry: In an approved biochemistry laboratory. Hematology: In an approved hematology laboratory. Immunology: In an approved immunology laboratory. Blood Bank: In an approved blood banking laboratory. Microbiology: In an approved microbiology laboratory. Toxicology: In an approved toxicology laboratory. LICENSE: Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license issued by the California State Department of Health Services. PHYSICAL CLASS II: Light : Light physical effort may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: **Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists a supervising laboratory scientist in the operation of a clinical laboratory unit by resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular clinical laboratory scientist duties -OR- Assigns, trains, reviews, and participates in the work of a group of clinical laboratory scientists engaged in the performance of a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests. ***Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Provides technical and administrative supervision for a single shift or an in-hospital or ambulatory care facility clinical laboratory unit performing standardized tests with a specialty or across specialty lines. Applicant must attach a legible photocopy of their Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the California Department of Health Services at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. No person may compete in this exam more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Available Shift: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications will be processed on an as received basis. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION AND YOU MAY ALSO BE DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last date of filing will not be accepted. 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password my erase a candidate's original application record. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4904M JOB TYPE: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: JANUARY 29, 2020 @ 8:00 AM, PST UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO UPDATE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Manpower Shortage Recruitment: New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2025, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner . Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist II hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Exercises technical and administrative supervision over a single clinical laboratory unit operating three shifts a day or two or more clinical laboratory operating on a single shift. Essential Job Functions Establishes the training objectives with approval of supervisors, and directs the overall planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of licensed clinical laboratory scientist trainee training in the laboratory units supervised. Designs, develops, and coordinates implementation of a job rotational plan to familiarize laboratory scientists and auxiliary personnel with laboratory operations on all shifts or within individual units. Investigates complaints received from attending physicians directly or through supervisor about specific test results or the overall quality of laboratory service; recommends disposition of complaint to supervisor based on findings and determines what corrective action may be necessary to prevent recurrence of similar complaints in the future. Assists supervisor in the preparation of the annual budget for a multi-unit or a multi-shift laboratory, recommending new or additional personnel and equipment, gathering statistical data and writing justifications to support all requests. Assists supervisor in the development of modification and implementation of policies and procedures for a multi-unit or multi-shift laboratory organization to enhance overall operational effectiveness. Inspects laboratory operations and analyzes workload on all shifts in all units to assure equitable distribution of personnel and continuing conformity to established quality and safety standards. Establishes and maintains sound working relationships with other health services disciplines and staff service departments, and confers with representatives from such disciplines or departments to resolve problems of mutual concern. Coordinates the establishment and modification of employee work schedules to assure that all laboratory shifts and units are adequately staffed for performance of the anticipated workload. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I - Two (2) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II** in an approved laboratory* Option II - One (1) year of experience at the level of a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I*** functioning as a first line supervisor providing technical and administrative supervision in a clinical laboratory unit of an in-hospital or ambulatory care facility performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines in an approved laboratory.* SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: *Specialized requirements may include: Specialty / Substitute Biochemistry: In an approved biochemistry laboratory. Hematology: In an approved hematology laboratory. Immunology: In an approved immunology laboratory. Blood Bank: In an approved blood banking laboratory. Microbiology: In an approved microbiology laboratory. Toxicology: In an approved toxicology laboratory. LICENSE: Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license issued by the California State Department of Health Services. PHYSICAL CLASS II: Light : Light physical effort may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: **Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists a supervising laboratory scientist in the operation of a clinical laboratory unit by resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular clinical laboratory scientist duties -OR- Assigns, trains, reviews, and participates in the work of a group of clinical laboratory scientists engaged in the performance of a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests. ***Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Provides technical and administrative supervision for a single shift or an in-hospital or ambulatory care facility clinical laboratory unit performing standardized tests with a specialty or across specialty lines. Applicant must attach a legible photocopy of their Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the California Department of Health Services at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. No person may compete in this exam more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Available Shift: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications will be processed on an as received basis. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION AND YOU MAY ALSO BE DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last date of filing will not be accepted. 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password my erase a candidate's original application record. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y4905J FILING START DATE December 28, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REVISE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION TO ACCEPT OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE AND TO ADD A SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Manpower Shortage Recruitment: New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2025, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Exercises technical and administrative supervision, through subordinate laboratory scientist supervisors, over a multi-unit, multi-shift clinical laboratory organization. Essential Job Functions Directs the work of Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientists assigned to various units and shifts, conferring with them on personnel and other administrative as well as technical problems; evaluates workloads and redistributes personnel as necessary. Evaluates the performance of subordinate Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientists and reviews their evaluations of clinical laboratory scientists and ancillary personnel; counsels subordinates on steps they may need to take to improve performance. Inspects laboratory operations in all units on all shifts to assure continuing conformance to established quality and safety standards; takes immediate action to correct any deficiencies which may be noted. Serves as the laboratory organization's representative or liaison with other hospital / ambulatory care facility disciplines or staff service departments when coordinated effort is required to assure the effective management of patient care. Functions as a resource for subordinate supervisors; consults with and guides them in the selection of alternative solutions to varied administrative and technical problems including personnel problems. Assists supervisor in the development, modification, and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for the effective operation of a multi-unit, multi-shift laboratory and the establishment of uniform standards and other criteria according to which individual employee and unit performance can be evaluated. Assists supervisor in the preparation of the annual budget for a multi-unit, multi-shift laboratory, recommends new or additional personnel and equipment, evaluates the recommendations of subordinate supervisors, gathers statistical data, and writes justifications to support requests. Confers with staff physicians regarding the frequency of and their need for test procedures not currently performed in-house; collects and analyzes data on available alternatives and comparative cost factors, and develops recommendations for supervisor. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience as a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I* or the equivalent. LICENSE: Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the California State Department of Health Services.** PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Supervising Clinical Laboratory I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: provides technical and administrative supervision for a single shift of an in-hospital or ambulatory care facility clinical laboratory unit performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines. **Applicants must attach a valid legible photocopy of their license to practice as a clinical laboratory scientist issued by the State of California Department of Health Services to the application at the time of filing, or email it to the exam analyst, within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE: Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification: Additional years of experience as a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I* or equivalent- in excess of the Minimum Requirements Out-of-class experience will be given additional credit beyond meeting the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you email the documents to the exam analyst, Christina Roy, at jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add croy@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y4905J FILING START DATE December 28, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REVISE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION TO ACCEPT OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE AND TO ADD A SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Manpower Shortage Recruitment: New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2025, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Exercises technical and administrative supervision, through subordinate laboratory scientist supervisors, over a multi-unit, multi-shift clinical laboratory organization. Essential Job Functions Directs the work of Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientists assigned to various units and shifts, conferring with them on personnel and other administrative as well as technical problems; evaluates workloads and redistributes personnel as necessary. Evaluates the performance of subordinate Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientists and reviews their evaluations of clinical laboratory scientists and ancillary personnel; counsels subordinates on steps they may need to take to improve performance. Inspects laboratory operations in all units on all shifts to assure continuing conformance to established quality and safety standards; takes immediate action to correct any deficiencies which may be noted. Serves as the laboratory organization's representative or liaison with other hospital / ambulatory care facility disciplines or staff service departments when coordinated effort is required to assure the effective management of patient care. Functions as a resource for subordinate supervisors; consults with and guides them in the selection of alternative solutions to varied administrative and technical problems including personnel problems. Assists supervisor in the development, modification, and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for the effective operation of a multi-unit, multi-shift laboratory and the establishment of uniform standards and other criteria according to which individual employee and unit performance can be evaluated. Assists supervisor in the preparation of the annual budget for a multi-unit, multi-shift laboratory, recommends new or additional personnel and equipment, evaluates the recommendations of subordinate supervisors, gathers statistical data, and writes justifications to support requests. Confers with staff physicians regarding the frequency of and their need for test procedures not currently performed in-house; collects and analyzes data on available alternatives and comparative cost factors, and develops recommendations for supervisor. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience as a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I* or the equivalent. LICENSE: Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the California State Department of Health Services.** PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Supervising Clinical Laboratory I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: provides technical and administrative supervision for a single shift of an in-hospital or ambulatory care facility clinical laboratory unit performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines. **Applicants must attach a valid legible photocopy of their license to practice as a clinical laboratory scientist issued by the State of California Department of Health Services to the application at the time of filing, or email it to the exam analyst, within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE: Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification: Additional years of experience as a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I* or equivalent- in excess of the Minimum Requirements Out-of-class experience will be given additional credit beyond meeting the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you email the documents to the exam analyst, Christina Roy, at jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add croy@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FILING DATES: 03/08/16 at 8:00 a.m., PST - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice EXAM NUMBER: Y4903V TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. Manpower Shortage Recruitment New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2025, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 26 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.5 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. We currently have 4 acute hospitals, 25 health centers, $6.9 billion dollar budget and 23,000 employees. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION Provides technical and administrative supervision for a single shift of an in-hospital or ambulatory care facility clinical laboratory unit performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines. Essential Job Functions Plans and organizes the work of a laboratory unit in a hospital or an ambulatory care facility for a single shift to assure that all physician requested test procedures are expeditiously processed in line with established time limits. Schedules and assigns personnel to work stations within the unit on the basis of actual workload, the number of employees available, their qualifications, the extent of their training in the procedures involved, legal requirements and other such factors. Orients new employees and licensed trainees to the overall operations of the laboratory unit, and trains or supervises their training in the specific procedures which the unit is responsible for performing safely and accurately. Evaluates the work of all personnel assigned to the unit and counsels them on steps they may need to take to improve their performance. Effectively recommends or initiates disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances. Maintains a quality standards program by monitoring and surveying laboratories for the annual competency evaluation of technical staff in compliance with federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Two years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I* in the service of Los Angeles County. OPTION II: One year of experience at the level of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II** assisting a supervising clinical laboratory scientist in the operation of a clinical laboratory unit resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular clinical laboratory scientist duties, or assigning, training, reviewing and participating in the work of a group of clinical laboratory scientists engaged in the performance of a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests in a specialized laboratory***. LICENSE: Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license issued by the California State Department of Health Services. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Applicants who expect to qualify through Option I must have held the actual Los Angeles County payroll title for the required time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. **Experience at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists a supervising clinical laboratory scientist in the operation of a clinical laboratory unit by resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular clinical laboratory scientist duties - OR- Assigns, trains, reviews and participates in the work of a group of clinical laboratory scientists engaged in the performance of a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. ***Specialized requirements may include: Biochemistry : Including one (1) year in a biochemistry laboratory. Hematology: Including one (1) year in a hematology laboratory. Immunology: Including one (1) year in an immunology laboratory. Blood Bank: Including one (1) year in a blood banking laboratory. Microbiology : Including one (1 year in a microbiology laboratory. Toxicology: Including one (1) year in a toxicology laboratory. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree from an accredited**** college or university in: Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Research Administration -or- Medical Technology. Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add MRivas2@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Eligibility Information Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Special Information Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift Any Application and Filing Information APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-000, 111-11-111. etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Department Contact : Michelle Rivas MRivas2@dhs.lacounty.gov Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 ADA Coordinator Phone : (323) 869-7124 California Relay Services Phone: : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FILING DATES: 03/08/16 at 8:00 a.m., PST - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice EXAM NUMBER: Y4903V TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. Manpower Shortage Recruitment New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2025, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist I hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 26 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.5 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. We currently have 4 acute hospitals, 25 health centers, $6.9 billion dollar budget and 23,000 employees. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION Provides technical and administrative supervision for a single shift of an in-hospital or ambulatory care facility clinical laboratory unit performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines. Essential Job Functions Plans and organizes the work of a laboratory unit in a hospital or an ambulatory care facility for a single shift to assure that all physician requested test procedures are expeditiously processed in line with established time limits. Schedules and assigns personnel to work stations within the unit on the basis of actual workload, the number of employees available, their qualifications, the extent of their training in the procedures involved, legal requirements and other such factors. Orients new employees and licensed trainees to the overall operations of the laboratory unit, and trains or supervises their training in the specific procedures which the unit is responsible for performing safely and accurately. Evaluates the work of all personnel assigned to the unit and counsels them on steps they may need to take to improve their performance. Effectively recommends or initiates disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances. Maintains a quality standards program by monitoring and surveying laboratories for the annual competency evaluation of technical staff in compliance with federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Two years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I* in the service of Los Angeles County. OPTION II: One year of experience at the level of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II** assisting a supervising clinical laboratory scientist in the operation of a clinical laboratory unit resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular clinical laboratory scientist duties, or assigning, training, reviewing and participating in the work of a group of clinical laboratory scientists engaged in the performance of a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests in a specialized laboratory***. LICENSE: Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license issued by the California State Department of Health Services. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Applicants who expect to qualify through Option I must have held the actual Los Angeles County payroll title for the required time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. **Experience at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists a supervising clinical laboratory scientist in the operation of a clinical laboratory unit by resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular clinical laboratory scientist duties - OR- Assigns, trains, reviews and participates in the work of a group of clinical laboratory scientists engaged in the performance of a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. ***Specialized requirements may include: Biochemistry : Including one (1) year in a biochemistry laboratory. Hematology: Including one (1) year in a hematology laboratory. Immunology: Including one (1) year in an immunology laboratory. Blood Bank: Including one (1) year in a blood banking laboratory. Microbiology : Including one (1 year in a microbiology laboratory. Toxicology: Including one (1) year in a toxicology laboratory. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree from an accredited**** college or university in: Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Research Administration -or- Medical Technology. Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add MRivas2@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Eligibility Information Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Special Information Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift Any Application and Filing Information APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-000, 111-11-111. etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Department Contact : Michelle Rivas MRivas2@dhs.lacounty.gov Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 ADA Coordinator Phone : (323) 869-7124 California Relay Services Phone: : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
Type of Appointment : Full-Time, Probationary Collective Bargaining Unit : California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) - Unit 2 Job Classification : Medical Assistant Anticipated Hiring Range : $3,338 - $4,014 per month Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm THE DEPARTMENT Student Health & Wellness Services, is one component of the Campus Health and Wellbeing Cluster within the Division of Student Affairs. This new cluster stresses the University's commitment to preventative and holistic approaches to wellbeing in support of students and the institution's mission and strategic plan. In addition to Student Health & Wellness Services, this cluster includes Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). The mission of Student Health and Wellness Services is to promote students' healthy lifestyles and academic success by providing quality medical, psychological, and wellness services. The department provides ambulatory health care, health education programs, prevention, and healing services to students of Cal Poly Pomona. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of a general of Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS I & CLS II), perform work involving some or all the following duties: Collect and process specimens for and perform basic and CLIA-waived testing ordered by a physician or other licensed practitioner; prepare cultures and media and operate a variety of clinical laboratory equipment for testing to the point of turning out results. Serve as a phlebotomist for a student health center, which requires special certification and entails drawing blood by skin punctures and venipuncture to provide samples for clinical analysis and testing. Process and label in-coming and out-going specimens. Prepare laboratory samples for outside labs, including the necessary paperwork. Support laboratory administrative and clerical functions, including patient recordkeeping and preparing and processing testing paperwork; assist in maintaining laboratory materials and equipment and inventory. Ensure applicable equipment is operating at required temperatures and humidity, Patient contact - setting up appointments for specific lab procedures; instructing and counseling patients regarding lab procedures; drawing blood. Clinical Services Coordinate patient flow, including escorting patients to clinical areas and preparing patients for examinations or medical treatment. Prepare exam and treatment rooms, including cleaning room, setting up treatment trays, and sterilizing and setting up instrument trays and equipment, as required by the provider. Collect, record, and monitor patient data and routine measurements, such as height, weight, and temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs. Assist providers in the delivery of health care services. May perform some basic tests such as peak flow, vision screening, and hearing testing, as well as some limited preparatory tasks not requiring a licensed professional, but for which the incumbent has received specific training. Ensure health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, clean, and disinfected as necessary. Assist in ordering supplies as necessary. Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient records as to comply with HIPAA. Administer medication or immunizations by intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods, as well as by inhalation, orally, sublingually, or other methods. In all cases, a licensed professional must verify medication dosage. Perform TB skin tests, measure and describe results, and refer to license staff for interpretation. May perform phlebotomy, which entails drawing blood by skin puncture or venipuncture to provide samples for clinical analysis and testing. Assist practitioners in the delivery of such health care services as examinations, clinical procedures, and medical treatments. Perform a variety of standard tests and medical technical services not requiring a licensed professional, but for which the incumbent has specific training, such as vision screening, audiometric and hearing tests, electrocardiograms, peak flow testing and spirometry, simple removal and application of bandages, obtain throat swabs, specimen collection by non-invasive techniques, pulse oximetry, specimen preparation for CLIA-waived testing ordered by a medical provider and possible other procedures that may be added to the clinic's available patient services in the future. Keep current with the medical assisting field and maintain competencies relative to the scope of practice. Support clinic administrative and clerical functions and perform other related duties within the scope of practice, as defined by the Medical Board of California. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. While medical assistants are not certified, registered, or licensed in the State of California, the Medical Board of California requires that medical assistants complete specific types and hours of training to perform the duties outlined in their scope of practice. This training must be documented and a physician or other qualified teacher, as identified by the Medical Board of California, must certify in writing that the Medical Assistant has completed the training successfully. CSU-specific requirements are as follows: 1. Most common, incumbents are required to possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs. In this case, the supervising CSU physician must verify competencies. OR 2. At the discretion of the student health center director, an in-house campus-training program may be developed according to the guidelines established by the Medical Board of California. In this case, a CSU physician must document and certify in writing that the formal training and clinical practice hours required by the Medical Board of California to perform the duties of a Medical Assistant have been completed successfully. NOTE: If a medical assistant is performing phlebotomy outside the regular scope of practice, appropriate phlebotomy certification may be required by the State of California. Possess working knowledge of daily clinic operations: Septic techniques and requirements. Uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above. California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants. General knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned; understand the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and how to initiate emergency procedures. Ability to demonstrate the proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation; proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy. Competency in performing assigned medical technical support services such as the standard tests and limited procedures described above. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assistant training program. One (1) year of increasingly responsible medical assistant back and front office experience in an ambulatory setting, hospital, or physician's office. Possess and maintain valid certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (Collect and process specimens via phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture and perform basic and CLIA-waived testing). Limited X-RAY Technology Certificate (Perform basic general x-rays for limited body parts) CPR/AED Certification Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success. We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website . Out of State Work The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ . Background Check Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/ . CSU Classification Salary Range This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit 2, the CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the following site, https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/Classification-Standards.aspx . The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the following site: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule-documents.aspx . The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is minimum $2,782 and maximum $4,472 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position. Employment Eligibility Verification Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents . Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/ . Security & Fire Safety In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf . Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster . Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu . For more information, go to Employment Notices . Equal Employment Opportunity Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement . Other Notices For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page. Advertised: Jun 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Jul 10 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Closing Date/Time:
Type of Appointment : Full-Time, Probationary Collective Bargaining Unit : California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) - Unit 2 Job Classification : Medical Assistant Anticipated Hiring Range : $3,338 - $4,014 per month Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm THE DEPARTMENT Student Health & Wellness Services, is one component of the Campus Health and Wellbeing Cluster within the Division of Student Affairs. This new cluster stresses the University's commitment to preventative and holistic approaches to wellbeing in support of students and the institution's mission and strategic plan. In addition to Student Health & Wellness Services, this cluster includes Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). The mission of Student Health and Wellness Services is to promote students' healthy lifestyles and academic success by providing quality medical, psychological, and wellness services. The department provides ambulatory health care, health education programs, prevention, and healing services to students of Cal Poly Pomona. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of a general of Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS I & CLS II), perform work involving some or all the following duties: Collect and process specimens for and perform basic and CLIA-waived testing ordered by a physician or other licensed practitioner; prepare cultures and media and operate a variety of clinical laboratory equipment for testing to the point of turning out results. Serve as a phlebotomist for a student health center, which requires special certification and entails drawing blood by skin punctures and venipuncture to provide samples for clinical analysis and testing. Process and label in-coming and out-going specimens. Prepare laboratory samples for outside labs, including the necessary paperwork. Support laboratory administrative and clerical functions, including patient recordkeeping and preparing and processing testing paperwork; assist in maintaining laboratory materials and equipment and inventory. Ensure applicable equipment is operating at required temperatures and humidity, Patient contact - setting up appointments for specific lab procedures; instructing and counseling patients regarding lab procedures; drawing blood. Clinical Services Coordinate patient flow, including escorting patients to clinical areas and preparing patients for examinations or medical treatment. Prepare exam and treatment rooms, including cleaning room, setting up treatment trays, and sterilizing and setting up instrument trays and equipment, as required by the provider. Collect, record, and monitor patient data and routine measurements, such as height, weight, and temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs. Assist providers in the delivery of health care services. May perform some basic tests such as peak flow, vision screening, and hearing testing, as well as some limited preparatory tasks not requiring a licensed professional, but for which the incumbent has received specific training. Ensure health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, clean, and disinfected as necessary. Assist in ordering supplies as necessary. Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient records as to comply with HIPAA. Administer medication or immunizations by intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods, as well as by inhalation, orally, sublingually, or other methods. In all cases, a licensed professional must verify medication dosage. Perform TB skin tests, measure and describe results, and refer to license staff for interpretation. May perform phlebotomy, which entails drawing blood by skin puncture or venipuncture to provide samples for clinical analysis and testing. Assist practitioners in the delivery of such health care services as examinations, clinical procedures, and medical treatments. Perform a variety of standard tests and medical technical services not requiring a licensed professional, but for which the incumbent has specific training, such as vision screening, audiometric and hearing tests, electrocardiograms, peak flow testing and spirometry, simple removal and application of bandages, obtain throat swabs, specimen collection by non-invasive techniques, pulse oximetry, specimen preparation for CLIA-waived testing ordered by a medical provider and possible other procedures that may be added to the clinic's available patient services in the future. Keep current with the medical assisting field and maintain competencies relative to the scope of practice. Support clinic administrative and clerical functions and perform other related duties within the scope of practice, as defined by the Medical Board of California. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. While medical assistants are not certified, registered, or licensed in the State of California, the Medical Board of California requires that medical assistants complete specific types and hours of training to perform the duties outlined in their scope of practice. This training must be documented and a physician or other qualified teacher, as identified by the Medical Board of California, must certify in writing that the Medical Assistant has completed the training successfully. CSU-specific requirements are as follows: 1. Most common, incumbents are required to possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs. In this case, the supervising CSU physician must verify competencies. OR 2. At the discretion of the student health center director, an in-house campus-training program may be developed according to the guidelines established by the Medical Board of California. In this case, a CSU physician must document and certify in writing that the formal training and clinical practice hours required by the Medical Board of California to perform the duties of a Medical Assistant have been completed successfully. NOTE: If a medical assistant is performing phlebotomy outside the regular scope of practice, appropriate phlebotomy certification may be required by the State of California. Possess working knowledge of daily clinic operations: Septic techniques and requirements. Uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above. California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants. General knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned; understand the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and how to initiate emergency procedures. Ability to demonstrate the proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation; proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy. Competency in performing assigned medical technical support services such as the standard tests and limited procedures described above. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assistant training program. One (1) year of increasingly responsible medical assistant back and front office experience in an ambulatory setting, hospital, or physician's office. Possess and maintain valid certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (Collect and process specimens via phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture and perform basic and CLIA-waived testing). Limited X-RAY Technology Certificate (Perform basic general x-rays for limited body parts) CPR/AED Certification Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success. We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website . Out of State Work The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ . Background Check Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/ . CSU Classification Salary Range This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit 2, the CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the following site, https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/Classification-Standards.aspx . The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the following site: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule-documents.aspx . The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is minimum $2,782 and maximum $4,472 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position. Employment Eligibility Verification Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents . Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/ . Security & Fire Safety In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf . Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster . Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu . For more information, go to Employment Notices . Equal Employment Opportunity Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement . Other Notices For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page. Advertised: Jun 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Jul 10 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Closing Date/Time: