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Los Angeles County, CA Los Angeles County, CA Full-time Full-time $40,350 - $54,249 a year $40,350 - $54,249 a year 16 hours ago 16 hours ago 16 hours ago DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER:
Y5064P TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD BEGINS:
May 26, 2023 at 8:
00 a.
m.
(PT) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE NO WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAM.
All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.
Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
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 over 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.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Drives a County vehicle to transport ambulatory patients/clients to and from residences, County, and non-County facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitative agencies.
Essential Job Functions Drives a van, station wagon, or automobile to transport ambulatory patients or clients to and from residences and County or non-County health or mental health care facilities or other location.
Contacts facilities to confirm patient/client availability and ambulatory status (need for wheelchair availability or accessibility).
Assists patients/clients into and out of the vehicle, facility, or their homes by holding on to them to ensure they are not injured when entering or leaving the vehicle; may use an automated lift.
Attends to patients' or clients' safety and comfort en route by driving carefully and in accordance with State and local traffic laws and ordinances and County policies and procedures.
Observes the seriousness of a patient's condition and administers emergency first aid and/or basic life support measures based on the patient's physical condition.
If necessary, contacts appropriate emergency personnel.
Observes patient's response and decides whether or not to complete an assigned trip or transport the patient directly to the nearest hospital providing emergency care.
Delivers emergency medications, medical records, specimens, medical supplies, and blood when required to patients at home or in health care facilities.
Checks patient's identification and obtains signature of patient or authorized person for receipt of medication.
Prepares reports of mileage traveled, gasoline used, number of patients transported, and any unusual incidents.
Refuels, cleans, and checks vehicle for required servicing and repairs.
Sends vehicle to the Internal Services Department for required servicing and repairs.
Give testimony in Mental Health Court regarding a client's refusal or inability to attend a hearing when required.
Pick up and deliver client's personal property from one location to another when required.
Transport County employees and non-ambulatory patients/clients from one location to another when required.
Transport persons accompanying patients/clients, as appropriate when required.
Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I:
Six (6) months of experience in the care of patients in a hospital or institution.
Option II:
Six (6) months of experience in the transportation of patients to and from a hospital or institution.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required.
A California Class B Driver License or current CPR and First Aid Certificates may be required at a later date.
LICENSE INFORMATION:
Successful applicants for this position must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment.
Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department.
The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job.
LICENSE MUST NOT BE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED, RESTRICTED, or REVOKED.
PHYSICAL CLASS III:
Moderate This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
DESIRABLE
Qualifications:
Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following:
Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information weighted at 100%.
Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
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 score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN 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.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any 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.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register 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.
HARD COPY/PAPER 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 p.
m.
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.
Applications electronically received after 5:
00 p.
m.
, PT, on the last day of filing 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
ALL 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 a 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.
Comments such as SEE RESUME or REFERENCING OTHER UNSOLICITED MATERIALS/DOCUMENTS will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met.
Application filing may be suspended at any time 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.
Passing this examination and being added to the eligible register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Note:
All correspondence including final exam results to the applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.
It is important that applicants provide a valid email address.
Please add ainiguez2@dhs.
lacounty.
gov.
and info@governmentjobs.
com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
FINAL EXAM RESULT NOTICES WILL BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION.
Examination results cannot be given over the phone.
If you are unable to attach required documents, you may e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at ainiguez2@dhs.
lacounty.
gov, within 7 calendar days of filing online.
Please include the exam number and the exam title.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.
Federal law requires that all employed person have a Social Security number for record control purposes.
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:
Andrea Iniguez, Exam Analyst ainiguez2@dhs.
lacounty.
gov 213-288-7000 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:
(323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Y5064P TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD BEGINS:
May 26, 2023 at 8:
00 a.
m.
(PT) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE NO WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAM.
All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.
Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
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 over 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.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Drives a County vehicle to transport ambulatory patients/clients to and from residences, County, and non-County facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitative agencies.
Essential Job Functions Drives a van, station wagon, or automobile to transport ambulatory patients or clients to and from residences and County or non-County health or mental health care facilities or other location.
Contacts facilities to confirm patient/client availability and ambulatory status (need for wheelchair availability or accessibility).
Assists patients/clients into and out of the vehicle, facility, or their homes by holding on to them to ensure they are not injured when entering or leaving the vehicle; may use an automated lift.
Attends to patients' or clients' safety and comfort en route by driving carefully and in accordance with State and local traffic laws and ordinances and County policies and procedures.
Observes the seriousness of a patient's condition and administers emergency first aid and/or basic life support measures based on the patient's physical condition.
If necessary, contacts appropriate emergency personnel.
Observes patient's response and decides whether or not to complete an assigned trip or transport the patient directly to the nearest hospital providing emergency care.
Delivers emergency medications, medical records, specimens, medical supplies, and blood when required to patients at home or in health care facilities.
Checks patient's identification and obtains signature of patient or authorized person for receipt of medication.
Prepares reports of mileage traveled, gasoline used, number of patients transported, and any unusual incidents.
Refuels, cleans, and checks vehicle for required servicing and repairs.
Sends vehicle to the Internal Services Department for required servicing and repairs.
Give testimony in Mental Health Court regarding a client's refusal or inability to attend a hearing when required.
Pick up and deliver client's personal property from one location to another when required.
Transport County employees and non-ambulatory patients/clients from one location to another when required.
Transport persons accompanying patients/clients, as appropriate when required.
Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I:
Six (6) months of experience in the care of patients in a hospital or institution.
Option II:
Six (6) months of experience in the transportation of patients to and from a hospital or institution.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required.
A California Class B Driver License or current CPR and First Aid Certificates may be required at a later date.
LICENSE INFORMATION:
Successful applicants for this position must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment.
Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department.
The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job.
LICENSE MUST NOT BE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED, RESTRICTED, or REVOKED.
PHYSICAL CLASS III:
Moderate This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
DESIRABLE
Qualifications:
Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following:
Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information weighted at 100%.
Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
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 score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN 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.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any 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.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register 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.
HARD COPY/PAPER 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 p.
m.
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.
Applications electronically received after 5:
00 p.
m.
, PT, on the last day of filing 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
ALL 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 a 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.
Comments such as SEE RESUME or REFERENCING OTHER UNSOLICITED MATERIALS/DOCUMENTS will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met.
Application filing may be suspended at any time 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.
Passing this examination and being added to the eligible register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Note:
All correspondence including final exam results to the applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.
It is important that applicants provide a valid email address.
Please add ainiguez2@dhs.
lacounty.
gov.
and info@governmentjobs.
com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
FINAL EXAM RESULT NOTICES WILL BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION.
Examination results cannot be given over the phone.
If you are unable to attach required documents, you may e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at ainiguez2@dhs.
lacounty.
gov, within 7 calendar days of filing online.
Please include the exam number and the exam title.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.
Federal law requires that all employed person have a Social Security number for record control purposes.
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:
Andrea Iniguez, Exam Analyst ainiguez2@dhs.
lacounty.
gov 213-288-7000 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:
(323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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