HOSPITAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

HOSPITAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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HOSPITAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Salary

$52,794.72 - $71,152.32 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5606I

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

12 / 20 / 2021

Description

Benefits

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TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER

Y5606I

FILING START DATE

December 21, 2021 at 8 : 00 a.m. (PDT)

THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOST TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD, ADD INFORMATION ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (DHS), THE DHS MISSION,AND THE FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE.

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 unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visitwww.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 :

Assists in the examination, treatment and care of patients in a hospital emergency department, under the supervision of a physician.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :

Positions allocable to this class work under the technical guidance of a physician and work as a member of an emergency medical team assisting physicians, nurses and physician assistants by providing basic technical supportive services to patient care in an emergency department. These positions are characterized by the performance of patient care services that do not require diagnosis, treatment, or tasks that are invasive or that require a medical evaluation or assessment. Incumbents work in accordance with standardized procedures and scope of practice and training protocols established by the Department of Emergency Medicine.

We are looking for an individual who is :

A licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or U.S. Military Medical Corpsman with experience providing emergency medical care.

Motivated and eager to assist medical and nursing staff in a dynamic environment

Able to prioritize, multitask and quickly adapt to changes in work flow

Knowledgeable in use of medical equipment and technology used in emergency medical care.

Able to perform work with integrity while demonstrating respect, compassion and regard for patients, visitors, and coworkers to ensure a professional and courteous environment.

A team-player with a positive attitude and effective interpersonal and organizational skills

Willing to work with a variety of patients (i.e., psychiatric, substance-use disorders, homeless, inmates, etc.)

Essential Job Functions

Serves as a member of the Department of Emergency Medicine's emergency response teams, including Code Green, Code Triage, Disaster, Decon, and Lift Teams.

Assists nursing staff with patient triage, including taking vital and orthostatic vital signs, and with patient flow, patient transport and other supportive services.

Assists physicians with procedures such as lumbar puncture or thoracentesis by preparing the room and patient for the procedure.

Splints sprains; removes casts and other external devices from patients.

Performs venipuncture on patients for laboratory tests and cultures.

Prepares patients for examinations, including positioning, draping, disinfecting treatment sites and passing instruments; cleaning, irrigating and debriding wounds and burns; applying and / or removing dressings and bandages; collecting urine and other specimens, and preserving them for laboratory testing; taking cardiac electro-diagram tracings.

Conducts daily inspections of all equipment used in the emergency treatment areas to ensure proper functioning and availability, and assist in the initial cleaning of equipment prior to transport to central services for sterilization.

Stocks and prepares examination rooms and treatment areas, including ensuring adequate levels of supplies, cleaning instruments, changing linen, exchanging solutions and maintaining cleanliness.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS :

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Option I :

One (1) year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician in a hospital emergency department or pre-hospital care setting

• within the last three (3) yearsanda valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by one of the approved California Certifying agencies listed

Option II :

One (1) year of experience in the provision of emergency medical care as a medical corpsman in a military setting or acute care hospital within the last three (3) yearsandCertificate of completion of a U.S. Military Medical Corpsman Training Program

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

A valid and current certificate to practice as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT1) issued by the California Department of Public Health is required within six (6) months from the time of appointment and as a condition of completing probation).

A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) certification from the American Heart Association.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Required license(s) and / or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and / or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and / or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted.

Please ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s) and / or certificate(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for each license and / or certificate as specified in the Selection Requirements.

PHYSICAL CLASS :

III – Moderate : T his job requires moderate physical effort which may include standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :

No withhold or out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements at the time of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification :

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

An evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the 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 added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

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 individual 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 eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION :

Applications must be filed online only at www.governmentjobs.com / career / lacounty. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5 : 00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

You may be required to verify your email address when logging in to the GovernmentJobs portal of the County's employment website. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.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.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearlyshown that you meet theREQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Do not group your experience. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

Please note that Allinformation supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made.

FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION OR RESCISSION OF APPOINMENT.

UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom the Class Specification and / or Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Comments such as"See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials / documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected.

It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements : ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and theBENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held.

NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to the exam analyst at Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include your full name (as it appears on your online application), 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 persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :

LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at for more information.

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 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.

ADA Coordinator Phone :

(323) 914-6365

California Relay Services Phone :

(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT :

Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst

E-mail : Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov

HR ESC Phone Number : (213) 288-7000

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement :

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit :

Testing Accommodations for Applicants :

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit :

Fair Chance :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility :

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder :

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application

Veteran’s Credit :

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit :

Revised September 2025

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be advised that failure to provide the correct information in the application and application supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification of your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

02

Do you have a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by an approved California Certifying agency?

Yes

No

03

If you indicated that you do have a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by an approved California Certifying agency, please provide the EMT license number below. (EMT Certification will be verified using the following website : )

04

How many years of experience do you have as an Emergency Medical Technician in a hospital emergency department or pre-hospital care setting

No experience

Less than 1 year of experience

At least 1 year but less than 2 years of experience

2 years or more

05

Do you have a certificate of completion of a U.S. Military Medical Corpsman Training Program?

No

Yes, I attached a copy of the certificate to my application, OR,

Yes, I will email a copy of the certificate to the analyst within 15 calendar days of submitting my application.

06

How many years of experience do you have in the provision of emergency medical care as a medical corpsman in a military setting or acute care hospital within the last three (3) years?

No experience

Less than 1 year of experience

At least 1 year but less than 2 years of experience

2 years or more

07

Do you have a current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program?

No

Yes, I attached a copy of the BLS certificate to my application, OR,

Yes, I will email a copy of the BLS certificate to the analyst within 15 calendar days of submitting my application.

08

Do you have a valid certificate to practice as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT1) issued by the California Department of Public Health?

Yes

No

09

If you indicated that you do have a valid Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT1) Certification issued by the California Department of Public Health, please provide the CPT 1 license number below.

10

Many important notifications including test invitation and results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addgacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov (Gacaudillo@dhs.lacounty.gov) andinfo@governmentjobs.comto your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam / junk / clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration, re-scheduling, or extension of appeal rights period.

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