Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Safety)

Job Description and Duties

Performs technical work in Clinical Laboratory. Analyzes various types of specimens for various constituents, qualitatively and quantitatively, using various available methodologies, accurately, precisely, and in a timely manner. Validates reported results through active participation in performance and reporting of external proficiency testing programs, including the investigation and reporting of corrective actions for flagged results. Performs skin puncture procedures for obtaining blood specimens, accurately and efficiently, using appropriate personal and protective equipment and safety equipment. Performs venipuncture procedures for obtaining blood specimens, accurately and efficiently, using appropriate personal protective equipment and safety devices. Demonstrates at least an average ability and willingness to recognize, troubleshoot, and repair faulty equipment/instrumentation. Possess a valid Clinical Laboratory technologist’s license or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the State Department of Health Services and/or American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) Obtains 12 Contact Hours of state-approved Continuing Education each calendar year, in or to maintain licensure.

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Working Conditions

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareers account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. Please visit the CalHR website to find information on the Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Safety) Exam.

The Exam Bulleting and Training & Experience Assessment link can be found below:

 

Benefits

All state civil service employees are currently subjected to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP), which entails a reduction in monthly gross salary but provides PLP leave credits in lieu of Pay through June 20, 2027. The amount of salary reduction is dependent upon the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU for this position is NAME UNION, subject to PERCENTAGE in salary reduction, accruing approximately 3-5 hours of PLP each month.

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Benefits, Vision, Dental, Retirement and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California you can visit the California Department of Human Resources web site:

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.