Ventura County
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Ventura, CA | United States
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II
Salary
$81,307.20 - $119,392.00 Annually
Location
Ventura and Santa Paula, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
0164HCA-23AA (NW)
Department
Health Care Agency
Division
Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital
Opening Date
03/03/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
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Description
Under direction of the Pathologist and Laboratory Manager, to perform a variety of standardized chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests for examination, obtaining data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases; orient new employees; and, perform other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is considered entry level to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist series, while the II is experienced and can work with less-direct supervision.
APPROXIMATE SALARY:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I: $39.09 - $50.21 per hour
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II: $44.10 - $57.40 per hour
Regular employees may receive additional compensation to their hourly rate of pay for the following:
Evening Shift Differential - 7.5%
Night Shift Differential - 15%
Standby Premium Pay - 1/4 of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
NEW HIRE/RETENTION INCENTIVES
Subject to the applicable section of the SEIU 721 MOA 2022-2025 ( , Article 38
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I -II are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There are currently one (1) Regular vacancy and two (2) Intermittent vacancies.
An Intermittent Employee is a person employed for intermittent/temporary work on a day-to-day basis. This Intermittent position will be assigned weekends and some shifts during the week.
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 3/8/23
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Performs a variety of tests in any or all of the fields of medical technology;
Completion of technical testing/reporting in serology, blood bank, microbiology, hematology, coagulation, chemistry, special chemistry and urinalysis;
Performs venipuncture as required;
Assists in maintaining the laboratory and equipment in a clean and orderly condition;
Maintains basic records and operates the numerous pieces of electronic equipment and analyzers required for testing;
Participates in quality assurance and proficiency testing activities; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I
A valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist, Clinical Chemistry Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist, Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist, or Clinical Hematologist Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
A valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist, Clinical Chemistry Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist, Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist, or Clinical Hematologist Scientist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services AND one (1) year of recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing to occasionally work in other departments and shifts as needed
Willing to work overtime as needed
DESIRED
Experience in Acute Care hospital setting
Clinical Laboratory Scientist generalist license
Able to work as an integral part of the laboratory team
Knowledge of one or more sub-specialty such as: Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank
Establish Quality Assurance Indicators and/or monitor Quality Improvement programs when appropriate
Modify procedures as directed by supervisor
Willing to monitor inventory and order lab supplies
Willing to be on Standby as needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of: the standardized tests performed in Hematology, Serology, Chemistry, Blood bank, Microbiology, Urinalysis.
Working ability to: perform all the above standardized tests; work cautiously and accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work with and understand operation of technical equipment.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here ( for additional information.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted. A score will be assigned to each application based on established criteria. Such score will be considered as the final score for placement on the eligible list.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (805) 677-5232.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)
(SEIU)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website ( or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS
01
Are you willing to accept an Intermittent position as defined in the job posting?
Yes
No
02
This position requires that you possess and maintain at least one of the licenses issued by the State of California that are listed below. Please check the boxes which illustrate the license you currently have. NOTE: In order to receive credit for these certifications, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being removed from consideration.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
Clinical Chemistry Scientist
Clinical Microbiologist
Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist
Clinical Hematologist Scientist
I do not hold any of the above licenses
03
These positions require working various shifts and overtime. Are you able and willing to work such a schedule to meet the demands of the positions?
Yes
No
04
Please indicate the area(s) in which you have knowledge.
Chemistry
Hematology
Microbiology
Blood Bank
None of the above
05
Are you willing to work in other departments as needed?
Yes
No
06
Are you willing to work overtime as needed?
Yes
No
07
Describe your experience working as a general Clinical Laboratory Scientist. In your response include your title(s), the name of the employer(s) in which you acquired the experience, and a description of your responsibilities. This experience MUST be included in the Work Experience section of your application for you to receive credit for it. If you do not have this type of experience, please state, "No experience."
08
I first learned of this job opening through (check one):
A friend or relative
Craigslist
Contact with Ventura County department
Daily News
Ventura Co. Employment Opportunities List (Not VC Web Site)
Los Angeles Times
Santa Barbara News Press
Other
Job/Career Fair
GovernmentJobs.com
Ventura County Star
Other online job seeking web sites
Vida Newspaper
CareersInGovernment.com
Glassdoor.com
Referred by a County Employee
09
If you indicated, "Referred by a County Employee" in the previous question, please provide the name of the employee in the field provided.
Required Question
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Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
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