DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
EXAM NUMBER: Y4895T
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 1/11/2012
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, 2025 or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.
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
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 instrumented methodology.
- 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.
- Conducts specific tests to detect the presence of acetone bodies, blood, bile derivatives, drugs, and poisons in the 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 microorganisms.
- Draws, groups, types, and cross-matches donor-recipient and patient blood.
- Performs antibody screening tests and antibody identification tests.
- Issues whole blood and blood components for transfusion purposes.
- Performs immuno serological test methods to determine the efficacy of test performed and to identify the presence and measure the quantities of antibodies.
- Calibrates laboratory instruments and performs quality control procedures.
- Utilizes computer programs that operate in conjunction with laboratory equipment.
- Provides instructions to medical personnel on specimen collection requirements.
- Provides bench-level instruction to licensed trainees and new laboratory scientists.
- Assists with inventory control and ordering supplies.
- Oversees the work of Laboratory Assistants and Phlebotomy Technicians assigned to assist with testing.
Selection Requirements:Valid and Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license, issued by the State of California 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.
License: Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
Special Requirement Information:Applicants must attach a valid legible photocopy of their license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the time of filing. 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.Special Information:Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Available Shift: Any
Examination Content:This examination will consist of an evaluation of your experience based upon application information weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to be added to the Eligible Register.
Notification Letters: will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address.
Vacancy Information:The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the
North County area only.
Eligibility Information: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.Application and Filing Information:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.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.Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met.Fill out your application completely.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.Department Contact:Christina Ramirez, Exam Analyst
Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000
Email Address: Cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov
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