Los Angeles County
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
EXAM NUMBER:Y4899KJOB TYPE:OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYFIRST DAY OF FILING:October 21, 2019 @ 8:00 AM, PSTUNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICEABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICESThe Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, and providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails.MISSIONTo advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITIONDesigns, manages, and maintains a clinical or public health laboratory information system. Develops, designs and formats management reports utilizing a report-writer program. Conducts system-verification tests to ensure the operational accuracy of data transmission related to database/client and equipment interfaces and test code reproducibility. Acts as a liaison between the laboratory unit and other units within the medical facility, department or external agencies and clients concerning problems with the laboratory information system. Assists in implementing, supporting and may validate electronic interfaces linking the laboratory information system to other information systems or instruments. Assists in conducting training programs for laboratory personnel in the use of laboratory information systems. Analyzes and oversees and may revise existing laboratory information system applications and associated test code definitions for analytical tests on human, animal and environmental specimens. May act as liaison between the laboratory unit and the contract maintenance and repair service. Maintains and updates the master test file, user and client profiles, procedure and security clearance files and access user levels. Develops and documents backup procedures to ensure the viability and accessibility of laboratory information and operations in the event of system malfunction.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Three years' experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist* or Public Health Microbiologist** in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) - certified laboratory.LICENSE:
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services: Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the California Department of Public Health. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License, or Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health.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:* Experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is defined as: 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.** Experience as a Public Health Microbiologist is defined as: performs a variety of standardized public health laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as bacteriology, virology, serology, or parasitology) or across specialty lines.Applicants must attach a photocopy of the required license or certificate to your application at the time of filing online, or email the required license to exam analyst at Croy@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Applications submitted without the required license will be rejected as incomplete. The original license must be presented during the selection process and prior to the appointment. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience using Cerner System for managing hospital laboratory reports.EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualification 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: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.SPECIAL INFORMATION:Appointees may be required to work
any shift
including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Available Shift:
AnyVACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services. Some candidates may be required to work in the Float Pool at various facilities.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.DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst(213) 288-7000jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.govADA COORDINATOR PHONE:(323) 914-7111CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:800-735-2922
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Los Angeles County Department of Health Services: Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the California Department of Public Health. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License, or Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health.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:* Experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is defined as: 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.** Experience as a Public Health Microbiologist is defined as: performs a variety of standardized public health laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as bacteriology, virology, serology, or parasitology) or across specialty lines.Applicants must attach a photocopy of the required license or certificate to your application at the time of filing online, or email the required license to exam analyst at Croy@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Applications submitted without the required license will be rejected as incomplete. The original license must be presented during the selection process and prior to the appointment. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience using Cerner System for managing hospital laboratory reports.EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualification 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: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.SPECIAL INFORMATION:Appointees may be required to work
any shift
including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Available Shift:
AnyVACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services. Some candidates may be required to work in the Float Pool at various facilities.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.DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst(213) 288-7000jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.govADA COORDINATOR PHONE:(323) 914-7111CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:800-735-2922
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