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. 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 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. 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 Christina Roy, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Croy@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Nov 21, 2023
Full Time
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. 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 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. 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 Christina Roy, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Croy@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 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. 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 canderson5@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 15 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 : Carin Stinson canderson5@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
Nov 21, 2023
Full Time
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. 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 canderson5@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 15 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 : Carin Stinson canderson5@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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 1/1/2012 Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y4896U TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Due to the Manpower Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2024 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 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. WITHHOLD INFORMATION Applicants who do not possess a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services at the time of filing, may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the certification for employment until the required license is presented. Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the state in which they currently practice and/or reside to the application at the time of filing. 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 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, o r 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. Essential Job Functions Investigates problems of laboratory equipment malfunction or difficulties with reagents, media, or other materials or items of supply. Assists with supervision in the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify and recommend for management's consideration new equipment, methods, materials. Participates in controlled experiments to evaluate the feasibility or adaptability of the product or procedure into regular laboratory operations and develops appropriate recommendations. Verifies that journey level laboratory scientists have correctly calibrated test instruments, carried out prescribed quality control procedures, performed first-line maintenance on equipment, and properly completed necessary documentation. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist in an approved laboratory.* 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. License: Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services**. Special Requirement Information: *An approved laboratory is defined as a clinical laboratory that has a federal issued Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Laboratory Certificate of Accreditation that authorizes the laboratory to accept human specimens for the purpose of performing laboratory examinations, and is accredited by the College of American Pathologist (CAP) or The Joint Commission. **Applicants must attach a valid legible photocopy of their license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the time of filing. Applicants who currently practice and/or reside in another state, must have a valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must have a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the State of California Department of Health Services. 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 education and experience based upon application information 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 canderson5@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 six (6) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete for this examination more than once every six (6) 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 minimum 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 15 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 : Carin Anderson canderson5@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
Nov 21, 2023
Full Time
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 1/1/2012 Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y4896U TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Due to the Manpower Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2024 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 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. WITHHOLD INFORMATION Applicants who do not possess a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services at the time of filing, may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the certification for employment until the required license is presented. Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the state in which they currently practice and/or reside to the application at the time of filing. 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 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, o r 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. Essential Job Functions Investigates problems of laboratory equipment malfunction or difficulties with reagents, media, or other materials or items of supply. Assists with supervision in the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify and recommend for management's consideration new equipment, methods, materials. Participates in controlled experiments to evaluate the feasibility or adaptability of the product or procedure into regular laboratory operations and develops appropriate recommendations. Verifies that journey level laboratory scientists have correctly calibrated test instruments, carried out prescribed quality control procedures, performed first-line maintenance on equipment, and properly completed necessary documentation. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist in an approved laboratory.* 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. License: Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services**. Special Requirement Information: *An approved laboratory is defined as a clinical laboratory that has a federal issued Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Laboratory Certificate of Accreditation that authorizes the laboratory to accept human specimens for the purpose of performing laboratory examinations, and is accredited by the College of American Pathologist (CAP) or The Joint Commission. **Applicants must attach a valid legible photocopy of their license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the time of filing. Applicants who currently practice and/or reside in another state, must have a valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must have a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the State of California Department of Health Services. 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 education and experience based upon application information 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 canderson5@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 six (6) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete for this examination more than once every six (6) 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 minimum 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 15 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 : Carin Anderson canderson5@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
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. 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 croy@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 Christina Roy, Exam Analyst Croy@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Nov 21, 2023
Full Time
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. 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 croy@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 Christina Roy, Exam Analyst Croy@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Introduction The Hospital San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH), originally established in 1857, is a general acute care facility providing a full range of inpatient services including General Medical/Surgical Care, High-Risk Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Intensive Care. In addition to the 196-bed hospital, the medical campus includes multiple facilities dedicated to comprehensive outpatient services including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. The Hospital's Ambulatory Care sites, including offices located at French Camp and Stockton provide over 1,340,000 outpatient clinic visits a year. In addition to providing direct medical services, the hospital is active in providing education for health professionals through post-graduate residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Practice and has trained over 3,000 physicians since the residency programs were established in 1932. The hospital also participates in clinical affiliation agreements for training programs in a variety of health professions including Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses, Pharmacists, Radiology Technologies, Social Workers and Respiratory Therapists. Recruitment This examination is being given to fill multiple per diem vacancies in the Clinical Laboratory Department in San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an applicant pool which may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Positions (Amended 05/05/23) : One (1) General Lab, dayshift (6:00am -2:30pm) One (1) Microbiology One (1) Night Shift Three (3) Point of Care (POC) The incumbents weekday work schedule will be based upon the operational needs of the Clinical Laboratory Department. The incumbents will also be required to work weekend schedules as needed. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed all pre-employment processes. The County pays for the initial drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES • Makes a variety of microbiological examinations of specimens such as feces, urine, sputum and body fluids, including initial isolation of organisms, identification of organisms, antibiotic susceptibility testing of the organism and identification of parasites. • Makes biochemical analyses of blood and other fluids to determine the quantitative presence of creatinine, glucose, protein, calcium and other chemical components. • Makes qualitative biochemical and microscopic analyses of urine specimens. • Performs hematological examinations such as complete blood counts, differential counts, sedimentation rates, coagulation studies, platelet an reticulocytes counts, and bone marrow preparations. • Performs immunohematological examinations such as blood typing and crossmatching. • Performs immunological examinations such as detection of antibodies in disease, radioimmunoassay, immunodiffusion, and other similar examinations. • Performs special procedures required such as glucose tolerance tests, kidney function tests, and other similar tests. • Participates in developmental work for new tests and procedures. • Performs quality control procedures, equipment maintenance, and recordkeeping as required in the performance of tests and examinations; may assume responsibility for specialized tasks such as quality control reporting. • May collect specimens from patients for tests and examinations. • May act as lead worker over other laboratory employees and laboratory trainees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience : One-year equivalent to Clinical Laboratory Technologist I in San Joaquin County. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the State of California Department of Health. KNOWLEDGE The principles, methods, materials, techniques and terminology of biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, immunohematology, and clinical microscopy as related to medical technology; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in medical technology. ABILITY Perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures; make accurate observations and records of test result; interpret test data and draw logical conclusions; correlate test results and evaluate validity; follow oral and written instructions in precise detail; perform examinations using manual or modern automated methodology; collect specimens from patients with skill, patience and tact; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and others; act as a lead worker over others; use initiative and be innovative in setting up new procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Procedures Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when: They are related to the Appointing Authority, or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Part Time
Introduction The Hospital San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH), originally established in 1857, is a general acute care facility providing a full range of inpatient services including General Medical/Surgical Care, High-Risk Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Intensive Care. In addition to the 196-bed hospital, the medical campus includes multiple facilities dedicated to comprehensive outpatient services including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. The Hospital's Ambulatory Care sites, including offices located at French Camp and Stockton provide over 1,340,000 outpatient clinic visits a year. In addition to providing direct medical services, the hospital is active in providing education for health professionals through post-graduate residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Practice and has trained over 3,000 physicians since the residency programs were established in 1932. The hospital also participates in clinical affiliation agreements for training programs in a variety of health professions including Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses, Pharmacists, Radiology Technologies, Social Workers and Respiratory Therapists. Recruitment This examination is being given to fill multiple per diem vacancies in the Clinical Laboratory Department in San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an applicant pool which may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Positions (Amended 05/05/23) : One (1) General Lab, dayshift (6:00am -2:30pm) One (1) Microbiology One (1) Night Shift Three (3) Point of Care (POC) The incumbents weekday work schedule will be based upon the operational needs of the Clinical Laboratory Department. The incumbents will also be required to work weekend schedules as needed. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed all pre-employment processes. The County pays for the initial drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES • Makes a variety of microbiological examinations of specimens such as feces, urine, sputum and body fluids, including initial isolation of organisms, identification of organisms, antibiotic susceptibility testing of the organism and identification of parasites. • Makes biochemical analyses of blood and other fluids to determine the quantitative presence of creatinine, glucose, protein, calcium and other chemical components. • Makes qualitative biochemical and microscopic analyses of urine specimens. • Performs hematological examinations such as complete blood counts, differential counts, sedimentation rates, coagulation studies, platelet an reticulocytes counts, and bone marrow preparations. • Performs immunohematological examinations such as blood typing and crossmatching. • Performs immunological examinations such as detection of antibodies in disease, radioimmunoassay, immunodiffusion, and other similar examinations. • Performs special procedures required such as glucose tolerance tests, kidney function tests, and other similar tests. • Participates in developmental work for new tests and procedures. • Performs quality control procedures, equipment maintenance, and recordkeeping as required in the performance of tests and examinations; may assume responsibility for specialized tasks such as quality control reporting. • May collect specimens from patients for tests and examinations. • May act as lead worker over other laboratory employees and laboratory trainees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience : One-year equivalent to Clinical Laboratory Technologist I in San Joaquin County. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the State of California Department of Health. KNOWLEDGE The principles, methods, materials, techniques and terminology of biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, immunohematology, and clinical microscopy as related to medical technology; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in medical technology. ABILITY Perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures; make accurate observations and records of test result; interpret test data and draw logical conclusions; correlate test results and evaluate validity; follow oral and written instructions in precise detail; perform examinations using manual or modern automated methodology; collect specimens from patients with skill, patience and tact; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and others; act as a lead worker over others; use initiative and be innovative in setting up new procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Procedures Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when: They are related to the Appointing Authority, or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Non-Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y4895V FILING START DATE Monday, November 20, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time 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. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Due to the Manpower Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2024, 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 annually provides direct care for over 600,000, unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of over $6.9 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, or immunohematology) or across specialty lines using manual or automated methodology, under the supervision of a physician or a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a general or a specialized medical laboratory on any shift. Essential Job Functions Calibrates laboratory instruments following prescribed methods and performs other quality control and improvement procedures to assure the operational accuracy of equipment and test reproducibility; performs manufacturer recommended period routine maintenance on such equipment. Oversees the work of Laboratory Assistants assigned to assist with testing. Performs specific biochemical tests on body specimens such as whole blood, blood plasma, serum, urine, spinal fluid, gastric secretions and similar products to determine the presence and quantity of metabolic and endocrine substances such as glucose, albumin, protein, urea, electrolytes, enzymes, acetone bodies, thyroid proteins, reproductive hormones, and tumor markers or to identify the presence and amount of toxic substances such as drugs and poisons. Performs macroscopic and microscopic examination of urine samples for the determination of blood glucose and albumin; to detect the presence of acetone bodies, blood, bile derivatives, Bruce-Jones protein, drugs and poisons in the urine using a urinometer and determines specific gravity of urine. Conducts hematological tests such as red blood cell count, reticulocyte, platelet, eosinophil, and leukocyte counts; microscopically examines blood smears for abnormal cells, and performs blood sedimentation tests, hemoglobin determinations, and hematocrits. Cultures, isolates, and identifies enteric pathogens, parasites, tubercle bacilli, pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and other micro-organisms in blood, sputum, urine, feces, exudates, tissues, spinal fluid and similar substances using standardized laboratory procedures. Draws, groups, types, and cross-matches donor-recipient blood; performs antibody screening tests and antibody identification tests to resolve cross-matching problems; issues whole blood and blood components for transfusion purposes and performs related blood bank activities. Performs immuno serological test methods such as flocculation, agglutination, complement filtration, direct and indirect fluorescence, enzyme immuno assays, molecular pathology, and serologic tests to determine the efficacy of test performed and to identify the presence and measure the quantities of antibodies associated with various medical conditions. Utilizes computer programs that operate in conjunction with laboratory equipment; enters test results, quality control and improvement data. Provides instructions to medical personnel on specimen collection requirements such as the type of container and appropriate volume, type of preservative and other handling instructions. Provides bench-level instruction on the detailed aspects of assignment to licensed trainees and new laboratory scientists and medical personnel in training. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Clinical Laboratory Scientist license -OR- Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licenses issued by the State of California Department of Public Health in one of the following specialties when assigned to a specialized area such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, toxicology, and immunohematology. Clinical Chemist Scientist License A clinical chemist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA in the specialty or subspecialties of chemistry, including routine chemistry, clinical microscopy, endocrinology and toxicology; immunology, including diagnostic immunology and syphilis serology; and molecular biology. Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License A clinical microbiologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA in the specialty or subspecialties of microbiology including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology; immunology, including diagnostic immunology and syphilis serology; and molecular biology. Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License A clinical immunohematologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the specialty of immunohematology including ABO/Rh Type or Group, unexpected antibody detection, compatibility testing and antibody identification. Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License A clinical toxicologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the subspecialty of toxicology. Clinical Hematologist Scientist License A clinical hematologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the specialty of hematology including routine hematology and coagulation. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S): Clinical Laboratory Scientist license -OR- Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licenses issued by the State of California Department of Public Health in one of the following specialties when assigned to a specialized area such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, toxicology, and immunohematology. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the selection requirements -OR- applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within 7 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Clinical Laboratory Scientist License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This is a non-competitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. 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. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate register, except that a person without veteran’s credit may not be appointed if there are three more names on the register of persons entitled to veteran’s credit. 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. 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. IMPORTANT NOTES : ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum 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. 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. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Carin Anderson, at canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. 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. 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. Please refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening . 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 . ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is 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. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Carin Anderson, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Nov 18, 2023
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Non-Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y4895V FILING START DATE Monday, November 20, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time 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. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Due to the Manpower Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2024, 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 annually provides direct care for over 600,000, unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of over $6.9 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, or immunohematology) or across specialty lines using manual or automated methodology, under the supervision of a physician or a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a general or a specialized medical laboratory on any shift. Essential Job Functions Calibrates laboratory instruments following prescribed methods and performs other quality control and improvement procedures to assure the operational accuracy of equipment and test reproducibility; performs manufacturer recommended period routine maintenance on such equipment. Oversees the work of Laboratory Assistants assigned to assist with testing. Performs specific biochemical tests on body specimens such as whole blood, blood plasma, serum, urine, spinal fluid, gastric secretions and similar products to determine the presence and quantity of metabolic and endocrine substances such as glucose, albumin, protein, urea, electrolytes, enzymes, acetone bodies, thyroid proteins, reproductive hormones, and tumor markers or to identify the presence and amount of toxic substances such as drugs and poisons. Performs macroscopic and microscopic examination of urine samples for the determination of blood glucose and albumin; to detect the presence of acetone bodies, blood, bile derivatives, Bruce-Jones protein, drugs and poisons in the urine using a urinometer and determines specific gravity of urine. Conducts hematological tests such as red blood cell count, reticulocyte, platelet, eosinophil, and leukocyte counts; microscopically examines blood smears for abnormal cells, and performs blood sedimentation tests, hemoglobin determinations, and hematocrits. Cultures, isolates, and identifies enteric pathogens, parasites, tubercle bacilli, pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and other micro-organisms in blood, sputum, urine, feces, exudates, tissues, spinal fluid and similar substances using standardized laboratory procedures. Draws, groups, types, and cross-matches donor-recipient blood; performs antibody screening tests and antibody identification tests to resolve cross-matching problems; issues whole blood and blood components for transfusion purposes and performs related blood bank activities. Performs immuno serological test methods such as flocculation, agglutination, complement filtration, direct and indirect fluorescence, enzyme immuno assays, molecular pathology, and serologic tests to determine the efficacy of test performed and to identify the presence and measure the quantities of antibodies associated with various medical conditions. Utilizes computer programs that operate in conjunction with laboratory equipment; enters test results, quality control and improvement data. Provides instructions to medical personnel on specimen collection requirements such as the type of container and appropriate volume, type of preservative and other handling instructions. Provides bench-level instruction on the detailed aspects of assignment to licensed trainees and new laboratory scientists and medical personnel in training. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Clinical Laboratory Scientist license -OR- Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licenses issued by the State of California Department of Public Health in one of the following specialties when assigned to a specialized area such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, toxicology, and immunohematology. Clinical Chemist Scientist License A clinical chemist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA in the specialty or subspecialties of chemistry, including routine chemistry, clinical microscopy, endocrinology and toxicology; immunology, including diagnostic immunology and syphilis serology; and molecular biology. Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License A clinical microbiologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA in the specialty or subspecialties of microbiology including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology; immunology, including diagnostic immunology and syphilis serology; and molecular biology. Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License A clinical immunohematologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the specialty of immunohematology including ABO/Rh Type or Group, unexpected antibody detection, compatibility testing and antibody identification. Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License A clinical toxicologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the subspecialty of toxicology. Clinical Hematologist Scientist License A clinical hematologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the specialty of hematology including routine hematology and coagulation. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S): Clinical Laboratory Scientist license -OR- Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licenses issued by the State of California Department of Public Health in one of the following specialties when assigned to a specialized area such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, toxicology, and immunohematology. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the selection requirements -OR- applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within 7 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Clinical Laboratory Scientist License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This is a non-competitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. 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. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate register, except that a person without veteran’s credit may not be appointed if there are three more names on the register of persons entitled to veteran’s credit. 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. 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. IMPORTANT NOTES : ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum 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. 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. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Carin Anderson, at canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. 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. 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. Please refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening . 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 . ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is 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. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Carin Anderson, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov 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 Y4900A FILING START DATE August 25, 2023 at 8:00 a.m., (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. 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. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Plans, develops, and conducts training on the principles of medical laboratory science, demonstrates the performance of standardized laboratory tests, and coordinates the provision of practical laboratory training for students enrolled in a school of medical laboratory science or a related program. Essential Job Functions Plans, develops, and conducts training on the principles of the techniques utilized in the performance of basic medical laboratory tests specialized in areas such as biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, or transfusion medicine and demonstrates the same in a laboratory setting. Coordinates the scheduling and provision of practical bench training of licensed trainees with supervisory laboratory scientists, and assists such supervisors in resolution of training problems, suggesting alternative methodology or other approaches. Identifies and analyzes on an ongoing basis, the training needs and problems usually with reference to a specialized area of training. Plans, develops, and implements, with supervisory approval, the use of evaluative tools to measure the effectiveness of the training, modifying course or program content or methodology as indicated. Assists supervising clinical laboratory scientists in the development of test items to evaluate trainee achievement; counsels students on action they may need to take to resolve learning difficulties or other problems. Participates in defining educational goals, objectives, and standards for student programs, in- service education and ongoing education. Maintains a library of audio-visual aids and other training materials for reference by supervising clinical laboratory scientists and others engaged in the training process; evaluates and recommends purchase of new items for addition to the library. Participates in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new students for a school of medical laboratory science; maintains correspondence with affiliated educational institutions prior to acceptance or rejection for enrollment and records of student progress after enrollment. Primary liaison with affiliated educational institutions to understand certification requirement changes and to establish the size of the training cohort on an annual basis Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience* at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II** or higher in an approved laboratory***. LICENSE: A Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the selection requirements -OR- applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within 7 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Clinical Laboratory Scientist License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience must be post-license. ** Experience at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II 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. *** An approved laboratory is defined as: a clinical laboratory that has a federal issued Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Laboratory Certificate of Accreditation that authorizes the laboratory to accept human specimens for the purpose of performing laboratory examinations. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional years of experience at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II or higher- in excess of the Selection Requirements. Experience planning and instructing the clinical laboratory practice of an assigned group of CLS students or licensed trainees in a laboratory or academic setting- in excess of the Selection Requirements. One or more of the following specialist certifications issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP): Blood bank, Chemistry, Cytology, Cytometry, Hematology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. To receive credit for your ASCP certification(s), you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, 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. 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. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. IMPORTANT NOTES : ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. 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 and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Carin Anderson, at canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. 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. 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. Please refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening . 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 . ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is 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. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Carin Anderson, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Aug 25, 2023
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y4900A FILING START DATE August 25, 2023 at 8:00 a.m., (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. 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. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Plans, develops, and conducts training on the principles of medical laboratory science, demonstrates the performance of standardized laboratory tests, and coordinates the provision of practical laboratory training for students enrolled in a school of medical laboratory science or a related program. Essential Job Functions Plans, develops, and conducts training on the principles of the techniques utilized in the performance of basic medical laboratory tests specialized in areas such as biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, or transfusion medicine and demonstrates the same in a laboratory setting. Coordinates the scheduling and provision of practical bench training of licensed trainees with supervisory laboratory scientists, and assists such supervisors in resolution of training problems, suggesting alternative methodology or other approaches. Identifies and analyzes on an ongoing basis, the training needs and problems usually with reference to a specialized area of training. Plans, develops, and implements, with supervisory approval, the use of evaluative tools to measure the effectiveness of the training, modifying course or program content or methodology as indicated. Assists supervising clinical laboratory scientists in the development of test items to evaluate trainee achievement; counsels students on action they may need to take to resolve learning difficulties or other problems. Participates in defining educational goals, objectives, and standards for student programs, in- service education and ongoing education. Maintains a library of audio-visual aids and other training materials for reference by supervising clinical laboratory scientists and others engaged in the training process; evaluates and recommends purchase of new items for addition to the library. Participates in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new students for a school of medical laboratory science; maintains correspondence with affiliated educational institutions prior to acceptance or rejection for enrollment and records of student progress after enrollment. Primary liaison with affiliated educational institutions to understand certification requirement changes and to establish the size of the training cohort on an annual basis Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience* at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II** or higher in an approved laboratory***. LICENSE: A Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the selection requirements -OR- applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within 7 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Clinical Laboratory Scientist License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience must be post-license. ** Experience at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II 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. *** An approved laboratory is defined as: a clinical laboratory that has a federal issued Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Laboratory Certificate of Accreditation that authorizes the laboratory to accept human specimens for the purpose of performing laboratory examinations. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional years of experience at the level of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II or higher- in excess of the Selection Requirements. Experience planning and instructing the clinical laboratory practice of an assigned group of CLS students or licensed trainees in a laboratory or academic setting- in excess of the Selection Requirements. One or more of the following specialist certifications issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP): Blood bank, Chemistry, Cytology, Cytometry, Hematology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. To receive credit for your ASCP certification(s), you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, 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. 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. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. IMPORTANT NOTES : ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. 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 and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Carin Anderson, at canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. 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. 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. Please refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening . 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 . ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is 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. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Carin Anderson, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov 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: PH2565B F IRST DAY OF FILING : Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No out of class experience will be accepted. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, organizes and directs the activities of a major information systems section or a small division providing services to support achievement of departmental and County mission and objectives. May function as a departmental CIO (Chief Information Officer) in a small County department. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are allocated to a departmental centralized IT organization and are responsible for managing the staff and resources of a small division or large section that provide information technology services for business users. Information Technology Managers are classifications requiring a high degree of professional information technology knowledge as well as a broad range of management skills including organizational design, strategic planning, budgeting and personnel management. This classification differs from Principal level IT positions and IT supervisors in that they report directly to a higher level IT manager or the departmental CIO and have a high degree of responsibility for budget control and review. Incumbents in this series are distinguished from Information Technology Specialists in that their work focus is on effective management and integration of customer, staff and project relationships and results. Essential Job Functions As a member of Public Health Information Systems (PHIS), provides direction to Program Directors in the areas of IT organizational design, strategic planning, budgeting and personnel requirements in support of the Public Health Lab (PHL). Evaluates departmental and PHL goals and objectives against the capability of PHL IT infrastructure and systems to support those goals, including assisting with evaluation and optimization of PHIS systems to support critical business workflows. Oversees research and special studies to identify, recommend, and implement best practices. Interfaces with the DPH Chief Information Officer and other County Department representatives to develop and implement operation plans to meet the departmental strategic and business plan goals and objectives. Responsible for the strategic and technical evaluation of laboratory information systems (LIS) design and recommends hardware and/or software upgrades and/or implementation projects for new LIS features and interfaces. Prepares proposals for presentation of projects to the IT Executive Committee for approval. Creates and executes implementation and transition plans, working with external vendors and customers, as well as internal department leadership, as needed. Engages the countywide procurement process, if necessary. Establishes a training plan and organizes resources to train relevant PHIS and PHL staff to ensure that implementation goals and objectives are achieved, and staff are current with application systems knowledge. Leads a team of specialized IT professionals in project completion. Responsible for planning, organizing, managing, training, and evaluating the work of the Information Technology (IT) section at Public Health Laboratory (PHL), which includes highly specialized staff. Complete administrative and technical supervision of section staff. Prepares contracts in conjunction with the Department's Contracts and Grants office. Writes solicitation documents, such as Requests for Quotes, Information or Proposals (RFQ, RFI, RFP). Develops and negotiates IT Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with external business managers to ensure that contractual terms and specifications are appropriate and attainable. Prepares Statements of Work (SOW), budget documents, contract review forms, and any other related documents to complete the solicitation process. Administers vendor contracts, develops change requests and approves vendor and contractor deliverables. Meets and negotiates with other County departments to ensure that the needs of PHL are being met, and that business plans are beneficial. Meets with customers to ensure that service delivery options are being met. Resolves major issues that emerge with external partners, customers, etc. to ensure that the best possible solution is agreed upon. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Graduation from an *accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field, and four (4) years of progressively responsible**, full-time, paid experience in a centralized Information Technology organization*** performing information systems analysis and design, application development, network administration or operating systems analysis; one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity****. OPTION II: One (1) year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Information Technology Supervisor , Principal Information Systems Analyst , Principal Application Developer, Principal Operating Systems Analyst , or Principal Network Systems Administrator. OPTION III: Six (6) years of progressively responsible**, full-time, paid experience in a centralized Information Technology organization*** with at least two (2) years functioning in a supervisory capacity****. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area . *ACCREDITATION : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. ** Progressively responsible experience is defined as work experience that clearly shows an upward progression in the level of duties and responsibilities from one job to the next. ** * Centralized IT organization in the County of Los Angeles is defined as that which is responsible, under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official (or at Sheriff Department, the coordinated executive command structure) for the department or major organization unit, for providing comprehensive IT services including analysis, design, acquisition, and/or development, implementation, maintenance, or support of information systems; and in which the work performed is in direct relationship to the IT requirements and initiatives of the department or major organization unit. **** Supervisory Capacity is defined as responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management. For full description of class specifications of Los Angeles County classes: Information Technology Supervisor (Item #2598), Principal Information Systems Analyst (Item #2594), Principal Application Developer (Item #2526) , Principal Operating Systems Analyst (Item #2552), or Principal Network Systems Administrator. (Item# 2561), please click the hyperlink on each title OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) In order to receive credit for any type of college or university coursework and/or degree , such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma , Official Transcript(s) , or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application. Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing, or e-mailed to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the California Department of Public Health. Public Health Microbiology Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health. Credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Experience configuring, installing, implementing, and supporting a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in a clinical or public health laboratory. Experience in evaluating and consulting on current and future Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) application requirements, and analyzing and designing appropriate technical solutions (e.g. lab instrument interfaces, EMR interfaces). Experience in ensuring IT policies, procedures, and guidelines adhere to laboratory regulatory requirements, e.g. College of American Pathologists (CAP), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Management experience making recommendations and taking actions which have a direct effect on multiple offices/programs. Management experience supervising and training staff to support a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Management experience developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and guidelines. Management experience formulating short-term and long-term IT goals and objectives Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet one of our Minimum Requirement options, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of education and experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in 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 eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. SPECIAL INFORMATION APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED . IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . 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 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. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities 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. 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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org . NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL 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 may erase a candidate's original application record. 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. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: PH2565B F IRST DAY OF FILING : Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No out of class experience will be accepted. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, organizes and directs the activities of a major information systems section or a small division providing services to support achievement of departmental and County mission and objectives. May function as a departmental CIO (Chief Information Officer) in a small County department. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are allocated to a departmental centralized IT organization and are responsible for managing the staff and resources of a small division or large section that provide information technology services for business users. Information Technology Managers are classifications requiring a high degree of professional information technology knowledge as well as a broad range of management skills including organizational design, strategic planning, budgeting and personnel management. This classification differs from Principal level IT positions and IT supervisors in that they report directly to a higher level IT manager or the departmental CIO and have a high degree of responsibility for budget control and review. Incumbents in this series are distinguished from Information Technology Specialists in that their work focus is on effective management and integration of customer, staff and project relationships and results. Essential Job Functions As a member of Public Health Information Systems (PHIS), provides direction to Program Directors in the areas of IT organizational design, strategic planning, budgeting and personnel requirements in support of the Public Health Lab (PHL). Evaluates departmental and PHL goals and objectives against the capability of PHL IT infrastructure and systems to support those goals, including assisting with evaluation and optimization of PHIS systems to support critical business workflows. Oversees research and special studies to identify, recommend, and implement best practices. Interfaces with the DPH Chief Information Officer and other County Department representatives to develop and implement operation plans to meet the departmental strategic and business plan goals and objectives. Responsible for the strategic and technical evaluation of laboratory information systems (LIS) design and recommends hardware and/or software upgrades and/or implementation projects for new LIS features and interfaces. Prepares proposals for presentation of projects to the IT Executive Committee for approval. Creates and executes implementation and transition plans, working with external vendors and customers, as well as internal department leadership, as needed. Engages the countywide procurement process, if necessary. Establishes a training plan and organizes resources to train relevant PHIS and PHL staff to ensure that implementation goals and objectives are achieved, and staff are current with application systems knowledge. Leads a team of specialized IT professionals in project completion. Responsible for planning, organizing, managing, training, and evaluating the work of the Information Technology (IT) section at Public Health Laboratory (PHL), which includes highly specialized staff. Complete administrative and technical supervision of section staff. Prepares contracts in conjunction with the Department's Contracts and Grants office. Writes solicitation documents, such as Requests for Quotes, Information or Proposals (RFQ, RFI, RFP). Develops and negotiates IT Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with external business managers to ensure that contractual terms and specifications are appropriate and attainable. Prepares Statements of Work (SOW), budget documents, contract review forms, and any other related documents to complete the solicitation process. Administers vendor contracts, develops change requests and approves vendor and contractor deliverables. Meets and negotiates with other County departments to ensure that the needs of PHL are being met, and that business plans are beneficial. Meets with customers to ensure that service delivery options are being met. Resolves major issues that emerge with external partners, customers, etc. to ensure that the best possible solution is agreed upon. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Graduation from an *accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field, and four (4) years of progressively responsible**, full-time, paid experience in a centralized Information Technology organization*** performing information systems analysis and design, application development, network administration or operating systems analysis; one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity****. OPTION II: One (1) year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Information Technology Supervisor , Principal Information Systems Analyst , Principal Application Developer, Principal Operating Systems Analyst , or Principal Network Systems Administrator. OPTION III: Six (6) years of progressively responsible**, full-time, paid experience in a centralized Information Technology organization*** with at least two (2) years functioning in a supervisory capacity****. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area . *ACCREDITATION : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. ** Progressively responsible experience is defined as work experience that clearly shows an upward progression in the level of duties and responsibilities from one job to the next. ** * Centralized IT organization in the County of Los Angeles is defined as that which is responsible, under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official (or at Sheriff Department, the coordinated executive command structure) for the department or major organization unit, for providing comprehensive IT services including analysis, design, acquisition, and/or development, implementation, maintenance, or support of information systems; and in which the work performed is in direct relationship to the IT requirements and initiatives of the department or major organization unit. **** Supervisory Capacity is defined as responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management. For full description of class specifications of Los Angeles County classes: Information Technology Supervisor (Item #2598), Principal Information Systems Analyst (Item #2594), Principal Application Developer (Item #2526) , Principal Operating Systems Analyst (Item #2552), or Principal Network Systems Administrator. (Item# 2561), please click the hyperlink on each title OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) In order to receive credit for any type of college or university coursework and/or degree , such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma , Official Transcript(s) , or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application. Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing, or e-mailed to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the California Department of Public Health. Public Health Microbiology Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health. Credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Experience configuring, installing, implementing, and supporting a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in a clinical or public health laboratory. Experience in evaluating and consulting on current and future Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) application requirements, and analyzing and designing appropriate technical solutions (e.g. lab instrument interfaces, EMR interfaces). Experience in ensuring IT policies, procedures, and guidelines adhere to laboratory regulatory requirements, e.g. College of American Pathologists (CAP), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Management experience making recommendations and taking actions which have a direct effect on multiple offices/programs. Management experience supervising and training staff to support a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Management experience developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and guidelines. Management experience formulating short-term and long-term IT goals and objectives Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet one of our Minimum Requirement options, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of education and experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in 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 eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. SPECIAL INFORMATION APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED . IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . 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 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. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities 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. 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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org . NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL 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 may erase a candidate's original application record. 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. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous