CARDIAC ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN III

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
Y5547H

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from everyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:
June 3, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)

CLOSING DATE:
Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR US?:

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

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THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care!

DEFINITION:
Conducts a full range of non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients to obtain graphic indications of heart activity and condition; scans and analyzes tracings and prepares interpretative reports for requesting physicians.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts echocardiograph examinations following physicians’ requests and instructions; determines the proper placement of transducer on patient to obtain a clear image by observing patterns on oscilloscope and applying knowledge of cardiac anatomy.

Monitors film images and detects abnormal patterns, determines probable causes of abnormalities such as structure of valves or major vessels, and prepares an interpretive report for the requesting physician.

Conducts dynamic electrodiagnostic examinations and scans tapes on oscilloscopes; correlates patient activity with tracing patterns and notes any abnormality; prepares an interpretative report for the requesting physician which includes only those portions of the tracings which show abnormalities together with analytical notations using patterns listed in manuals as a guide.

Prepares protocol and instructional material on new equipment and techniques based upon manufacturer's manual and specifications for approval of superiors and instructs other technicians in the performance of the more difficult procedures.

Inspects malfunctioning electrodiagnostic equipment to identify problems; makes minor adjustments in accordance with manufacture instructions to restore to use or notifies supervisor of needed repairs.

Requirements

We are looking for dedicated individuals who have:
One (1) years’ experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician *, performing phono-cardiographic, vectorcardiographic, and dynamic cardiographic examinations including six (6) months' on-the-job training in the performance of echocardiographic examinations and the preparation of electrodiagnostic interpretive reports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II in Los Angeles County is defined as: conducts non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients using phonocardiographic, vectorcardiographic, or dynamic electrocardiographic equipment and assists in exercise stress testing procedures.

NOTE: You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification in excess of the Minimum Requirements:

• Additional years of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II*

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:
This class requires light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

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.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation o f experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Candidates need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible register accordingly.

Candidates who have received a passing score are pla ced on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and may lead to DISQUALIFICATION.

We will send notifications t o the email address provided on the application, so it is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add mhernandez@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.

Applicants can choose to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If unsubscribed, applicants will not receive any email notification for any examination for which they apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether applicants choose to unsubscribe, they can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing the profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ADA COORDINATOR:
(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Martin Hernandez, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
mhernandez@dhs.lacounty.gov

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