Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Job Description and Duties The Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs laboratory testing of specimens submitted to the Clinical Laboratory. The incumbent is competent, experienced, and has working knowledge of all areas of the Clinical Laboratory (Hematology, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Serology, etc.). Reports abnormal/critical value per facility policy. This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only. California Correctional Health Care Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for the Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Correctional Facility classification, which PDC is borrowing to fill this vacancy. To take the examination and obtain list eligibility, please click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser and follow the instructions provided: Please tell us how you heard about us (click on link below). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength (lift up to 50 lbs. when team lifting clients), agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Ongoing interaction and contact with clients, nursing staff, other disciplines, and the general public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. May require sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code : JC-427247 Position (s): -905 Working Title: Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist Classification: SENIOR CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST $5,711.00 - $7,511.00 A of Positions: 1 Work Location: Tulare County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Porterville Developmental Center HR/Recruitment and Exams P.O. Box 2000 Porterville, CA 93258 or Contact Amanda Avila or Leigh Milan for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only. 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. Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and copy of clinical laboratory technologist license or a similar license of equal or higher level by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at . Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center Attn: HR/Recruitment and Examinations P.O. Box 2000 Porterville, CA 93258 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center HR/Recruitment and Examinations Porterville Developmental Center 26501 Ave 140 Porterville, CA 93257 Administration Building, Room 64 (non-operational on weekends and holidays) 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM 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. Other - Proof of valid clinical laboratory technologist's license or similar license of equal or higher level issued by the State Department of Health Services. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Benefits As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below: California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary 2024 CalPERS Health Benefit Summary Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Leigh Milan Hiring Unit Contact: Amanda Avila Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Kerrie Sawyer California Relay Service: 1- (TTY), 1- (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Confidential Information Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts . click apply for full job details