Cytology Laboratory Technologist I
Cytology Laboratory Technologist I
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- EXAM NUMBERY4959FTYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from everyone!
The application filing period will being on June 06 2025 at 8:00 A.M. (P.T)We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
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 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 cares for about 600000 unique patients each year employs over 23000 staff and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit
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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 Countys 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. Essential Job Functions
What will you do as a Cytology Laboratory Technologist I
- Performs slide preparation and Rapid On-Site Evaluation during Fine Needle Aspiration procedure to microscopically examines slides to forward the case to pathologist for final diagnosis. Efficiently aspirations procedures and communicate findings with different teams/departments.
- Conducts various filtration procedures to collect stain and mount on a slide cellular material from body fluids and prepares cell blocks from sediment acquired from centrifugation of exudates for histologic processing.
- Studies slides microscopically to prepared from varied body sites for abnormal cells hormonal responses and various fungi parasites bacteria viral changes and sperm.
- Troubleshoots specimen problems with providers/nurses/other staff members and communicate efficiently to resolve in a timely manner without delaying patient care.
- Works with biohazardous chemicals using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and in accordance with established procedure protocols.
- Identifies and marks abnormal cells and other atypia found on slides for conclusive diagnosis by a pathologist; reports negative findings without further review except by supervisor on a random-sampling basis.
- Prepares smears and stains or mange the staining of vaginal cervical endocervical endometrial and sputum specimens bronchial washings gastric and pleural aspirations peritoneal fluids colonic washings and similar materials
- Explains to cytology students pathology residents and other trainees the accurate procedures for collection of specimens such as gastro-intestinal aspirations of brushings lung aspirations buccal smears and bladder washings.
For more information please view the classification specification: Cytology Laboratory Technologist I
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
You MUST meet the following Experience Requirement at the time of submitting your online application:- Successful completion of a recognized* training program with a curriculum in cytotechnology approved by the California State Department of Health Services**.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
To be taken into account for the role at the time of hire you will need to have a Cytotechnologists certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services**.
MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional provisional probationary or restricted certificates will not be accepted.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring 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.
Additional Information
Special Requirement Information:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
**In order to receive credit for the required education and/or certification you must include a legible copy of the official certification official transcripts or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from your application. Please submit documentation to and indicate your name the exam name and the exam number.
OUT OF CLASS INFORMATION:
County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses verification of experience documents and performance evaluations in order to assist staffs review of applicants qualifications.
No withholds are allowed for this examination.Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.
The passing score for the assessment is 70%.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applications are processed as they are receivedand added to the eligible register accordingly.Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
Noperson may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to getapplication status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending states number of hours worked per week and the description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notification to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you chooses to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile box. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam the domains below as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail:IMPORTANT NOTES:- Please access the following link for important Employment Information. 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 AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must use their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates 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.
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 regency 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. 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).
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 Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism Diversityand 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:
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DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
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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: 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: 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.
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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 at .Revised January 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
