County of Los Angeles
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I (Non-Competitive)
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States,
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.
SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: 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. Critical Shortage Recruitment Range – 20% Night Shift:
In addition, pursuant to County Code Section 6.10.050 and 6.10.060, a Critical Shortage Range of 20% has been approved for full-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist I assigned to the night shift. 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. 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. Performs macroscopic and microscopic examination of urine samples for the determination of blood glucose and albumin. Conducts hematological tests such as red blood cell count, reticulocyte, platelet, eosinophil, and leukocyte counts; microscopically examines blood smears for abnormal cells. Cultures, isolates, and identifies enteric pathogens, parasites, tubercle bacilli, pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and other micro-organisms. Draws, groups, types, and cross-matches donor-recipient blood; performs antibody screening tests and antibody identification tests. Performs immuno serological test methods to determine the efficacy of tests 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. Provides bench-level instruction on the detailed aspects of assignment to licensed trainees and new laboratory scientists and medical personnel in training. 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. 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. 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. 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. EXAMINATION CONTENT: This is a non-competitive examination intended to merely qualify applicants. 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. 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. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. 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. We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. 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. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Carin Anderson, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov
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SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: 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. Critical Shortage Recruitment Range – 20% Night Shift:
In addition, pursuant to County Code Section 6.10.050 and 6.10.060, a Critical Shortage Range of 20% has been approved for full-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist I assigned to the night shift. 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. 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. Performs macroscopic and microscopic examination of urine samples for the determination of blood glucose and albumin. Conducts hematological tests such as red blood cell count, reticulocyte, platelet, eosinophil, and leukocyte counts; microscopically examines blood smears for abnormal cells. Cultures, isolates, and identifies enteric pathogens, parasites, tubercle bacilli, pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and other micro-organisms. Draws, groups, types, and cross-matches donor-recipient blood; performs antibody screening tests and antibody identification tests. Performs immuno serological test methods to determine the efficacy of tests 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. Provides bench-level instruction on the detailed aspects of assignment to licensed trainees and new laboratory scientists and medical personnel in training. 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. 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. 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. 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. EXAMINATION CONTENT: This is a non-competitive examination intended to merely qualify applicants. 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. 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. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. 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. We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. 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. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Carin Anderson, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 canderson5@dhs.lacounty.gov
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