Position/Program InformationEXAM NUMBER: Y5064Q Open Competitive Job opportunity
FILING DATES: Applications will be accepted starting
Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 12:30p.m. (PT) through Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:00p.m. (PT)ONLY THE FIRST 150 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.FILING WILL BE SUSPENDED AFTER THE FIRST 150 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED OR BY October 3, 2024, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.Applications received after the first 150 will not be considered. WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION
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 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 FunctionsDrives 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.
Observesthe 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 checksvehicle 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 as needed.
Pick up and deliver client's personal property from one location to another as needed.
Transport County employeesand non-ambulatory patients/clients from one location to another as needed.
Transport persons accompanying patients/clients, as appropriate as needed
RequirementsMINIMUM 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: - Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess relevant experience in excess of the Minimum Requirements.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License.
A California Class B Driver License or current CPR and First Aid Certificates may be required.
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: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.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.
Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of your ex perience and desirable qualifications based on your application information weighted 100%
.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in 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.
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.
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.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 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 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 have clearly shown that you meet the exam requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job 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.
Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the exam requirements. Comments such as “See Resume” or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, 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.
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.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Miguel Becerra, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
mbecerra5 @dhs.lacounty.gov
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922
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hereClosing Date/Time: 10/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
