Los Angeles County
CARDIAC ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN III
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER
Y5547GAPPLICATION FILING DATE
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.ABOUT THE 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 600,000 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.THE MISSION:To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITION:Conducts a full range of non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients to obtain graphic indications of heart activity and condition; scans and analyzes tracings and prepares interpretative reports for requesting physicians. Conducts echocardiograph examinations following physicians’ requests and instructions; determines the proper placement of transducer on patient to obtain a clear image by observing patterns on oscilloscope and applying knowledge of cardiac anatomy.Monitors film images and detects abnormal patterns, determines probable causes of abnormalities such as structure of valves or major vessels, and prepares an interpretive report for the requesting physician.Conducts dynamic electrodiagnostic examinations and scans tapes on oscilloscopes; correlates patient activity with tracing patterns and notes any abnormality; prepares an interpretative report for the requesting physician which includes only those portions of the tracings which show abnormalities together with analytical notations using patterns listed in manuals as a guide.Prepares protocol and instructional material on new equipment and techniques based upon manufacturer's manual and specifications for approval of superiors and instructs other technicians in the performance of the more difficult procedures.Inspects malfunctioning electrodiagnostic equipment to identify problems; makes minor adjustments in accordance with manufacture instructions to restore to use or notifies supervisor of needed repairs.Minimum Requirements:One (1) years’ experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II*, including six (6) months' on-the-job training in the performance of echocardiographic examinations and the preparation of electrodiagnostic interpretive reports.*Experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II in Los Angeles County is defined as: conducts non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients using phonocardiographic, vectorcardiographic, or dynamic electrocardiographic equipment and assists in exercise stress testing procedures.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.Desirable Qualifications:
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification in excess of the Minimum Requirements.Additional years of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II*EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to 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.SPECIAL INFORMATION:VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) 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 submitted 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.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 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
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.IMPORTANT NOTES:Please access the following link for important Employment Information.
http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdfAll information and documents provided by applicants 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/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties
will not
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements.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.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 .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.ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:
(323) 914-7111CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Gabriela Caudillo, Exam AnalystTelephone Number: (213) 288-7000Email Address:
gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov
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Open Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER
Y5547GAPPLICATION FILING DATE
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.ABOUT THE 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 600,000 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.THE MISSION:To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITION:Conducts a full range of non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients to obtain graphic indications of heart activity and condition; scans and analyzes tracings and prepares interpretative reports for requesting physicians. Conducts echocardiograph examinations following physicians’ requests and instructions; determines the proper placement of transducer on patient to obtain a clear image by observing patterns on oscilloscope and applying knowledge of cardiac anatomy.Monitors film images and detects abnormal patterns, determines probable causes of abnormalities such as structure of valves or major vessels, and prepares an interpretive report for the requesting physician.Conducts dynamic electrodiagnostic examinations and scans tapes on oscilloscopes; correlates patient activity with tracing patterns and notes any abnormality; prepares an interpretative report for the requesting physician which includes only those portions of the tracings which show abnormalities together with analytical notations using patterns listed in manuals as a guide.Prepares protocol and instructional material on new equipment and techniques based upon manufacturer's manual and specifications for approval of superiors and instructs other technicians in the performance of the more difficult procedures.Inspects malfunctioning electrodiagnostic equipment to identify problems; makes minor adjustments in accordance with manufacture instructions to restore to use or notifies supervisor of needed repairs.Minimum Requirements:One (1) years’ experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II*, including six (6) months' on-the-job training in the performance of echocardiographic examinations and the preparation of electrodiagnostic interpretive reports.*Experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II in Los Angeles County is defined as: conducts non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients using phonocardiographic, vectorcardiographic, or dynamic electrocardiographic equipment and assists in exercise stress testing procedures.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.Desirable Qualifications:
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification in excess of the Minimum Requirements.Additional years of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II*EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to 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.SPECIAL INFORMATION:VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) 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 submitted 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.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 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
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.IMPORTANT NOTES:Please access the following link for important Employment Information.
http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdfAll information and documents provided by applicants 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/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties
will not
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements.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.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 .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.ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:
(323) 914-7111CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Gabriela Caudillo, Exam AnalystTelephone Number: (213) 288-7000Email Address:
gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov
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