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The County of Los Angeles ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN in Los Angeles, California
ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
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ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
Salary
$53,450.16 - $72,033.84 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
Y5373A
Department
HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
03/11/2024
Description
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Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
EXAM NUMBER:
Y5373A
FILING START DATE:
March 12, 2024 at 9:00 A.M., PT
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED 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, four (4) acute care 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.
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.
For additional information regarding DHS, please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.
MISSION
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION
Acquires, prepares, sets-up, and maintains anesthesia equipment used in administering anesthesia for both routine and complex surgical cases.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts a functional check of anesthesia equipment during assigned shifts.
Prepares, sets up and calibrates anesthesia equipment in assigned operating rooms prior to the beginning of the scheduled surgery. Adapts the equipment as required for specific surgical procedures. Ensures that all appropriate anesthesia equipment and supplies are in each assigned operating room, or outlying area.
Cleans, disinfects, stocks and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies in accordance with infection control and manufacturers policies and regulations.
Maintains the standardized anesthesia carts to assure that appropriate equipment and supplies are available to anesthesia providers.
Transports anesthesia equipment to and from anesthesia work areas if required.
Removes all special and reusable material after each surgery and disinfects this material in accordance with infection control policies and regulations.
Regularly checks anesthesia equipment and monitors to ensure proper working condition.
Maintains anesthesia supplies and equipment according to needs and schedules. Organizes and maintains anesthesia workroom, supplies and equipment. Regularly inspects stock items to validate their shelf life, rotating those no longer in compliance.
Responds to emergency anesthesia supply and equipment replacement requests during anesthesia administration. Obtains extra equipment or monitors during a case as necessary.
Identifies malfunctioning equipment. Performs basic trouble shooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and equipment malfunctions to appropriate technical repair personnel. Documents and maintains preventative maintenance and quality records.
Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a regular schedule of proper maintenance and calibration of monitors used in the administration of anesthesia.
Monitors hospital approved disinfectants for their effectiveness per manufacturer’s suggested guidelines.
May be assigned to responsibility for ordering supplies as well as keeping records of equipment inspections.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I:
Two (2) years of experience at the level of an Anesthesia Technician in a healthcare setting*.
Experience at the Level of Anesthesia Technician is defined as: acquiring, preparing, setting up, and maintaining anesthesia equipment used in administering anesthesia for both routine and complex surgical cases.
- OR -
Option II:
Completion of an approved Anesthesia Technology program from an accredited institution.**
CERTIFICATE(S) AND LICENSE(S) INFORMATION:
**Applicants must attach a legible copy/image of their certificates to their application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the application date. Certificates must be issued by an accredited program by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT),Approved Schools (asatt.org) (https://www.asatt.org/approved-schools) Applications submitted without the required evidence of certifications will be rejected.
Please ensure the Certificates and Licenses section of the application is completed.Provide the title(s) of your required certificate/license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certificate(s) and/or license(s) as specified in the Requirements.
Required certificate(s) and/or license(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, to receive credit for certificate(s) and/or license(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the certificate(s) and/or license(s) must be active and unrestricted.
NOTE:
If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Alvonte Harraway at aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your full name (as it appears on your application), the exam number, and the exam title in the email message.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of
transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS 3 - 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Healthcare settings include places where healthcare occurs, including acute care hospitals, urgent care centers, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, specialized outpatient services (e.g., hemodialysis, dentistry, podiatry, chemotherapy, endoscopy, and pain management clinics), and outpatient surgery centers.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
An evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire responses weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in the examination to be added to the eligible register.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess additional year(s) of experiencebeyond the Requirements at the level of an Anesthesia Technician: acquiring, preparing, setting up, and maintaining anesthesia equipment used in administering anesthesia for both routine and complex surgical cases in a healthcare setting.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates on the eligible register will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
Applicants who are successful in this examination and are added to the eligible register may not apply for and compete in this examination for twelve (12) months following the date of being placed on the eligible register. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
You may be required to verify your email address when logging in to the Government Jobs portal of the County's employment website. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.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.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
Utilizing the VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements to serve as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the
Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as response; in doing so, your application will be rejected.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Do not group your experience. 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 the Department of Health Services requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed in the posted Minimum Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held.
Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employees have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online 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.
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, 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.
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 races. 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) 914-6365
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Alvonte Harraway, Exam Analyst
E-mail:aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov
HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
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:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing 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:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair 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.
Career PathFinder:
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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.
Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; please do not COPY AND PASTE all your Duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.
The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.
You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience at the level of Anesthesia Technician: acquiring, preparing, setting up, and maintaining anesthesia equipment used in administering anesthesia for both routine and complex surgical cases in a healthcare setting?
NOTE:Foreach listed experience, please provide the following information:
a) Name and Address of Employer
b) Position/Title
c) Dates of Employment: (MM/YYYY) to (MM/YYYY)
d) Number of Hours Worked per Week
e) Detailed Description of Duties
This employment history MUST appear in the main application to be considered.
If no experience, indicate "No experience."
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Have you completed an approved Anesthesia Technology program from an accredited institution?
If yes, youMUSTattach a legible copy/image of the certificate of completion to your application at the time of filing or provide a copy to the exam analyst within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online to aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov. Be sure to include your name as it appears on your application, the exam title, and the exam number.
Yes, I have attached a copy of my certificate to my application.
Yes, I will email a copy of my degree or official transcript(s) to the analyst within 7 calendar days of my application submission.
Not Applicable
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Many important notifications including test invitations and results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt-out of emails from L. A. County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION
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