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AUTOPSY TECHNICIAN-PHOTOGRAPHER

Salary

$58,560.00 - $70,803.36 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y4879A

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

12/20/2022

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Position/Program Information

POSITION/PROGRAM INFORMATION:

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

EXAM NUMBER

Y4879A

APPLICATION FILING DATE

December 21, 2022, at 9:00 AM (PT)

Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.

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. DHS 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 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .

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.

THE MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:

Photographs human cadavers and specimens and assists in the performance of autopsies on human cadavers.

Essential Job Functions

+ Assists in the performance of autopsies on human cadavers.

+ Prepares a specified human cadaver, specimen, or organ, such as the liver or brain, for autopsy report photographs and for use in medical training and research by other personnel.

+ Monitors and maintains autopsy log, reports, and other documentation, such as, negative pressure, photographic files, crypt temperature, waste disposal, and other regulatory compliance requirements

+ Maintains inventory of all supplies and safety equipment to be used during the performance of an autopsy.

+ Selects standard camera and artificial light source settings by referring to photographic manuals to ensure photographs/transparencies are correctly exposed.

+ Forwards photographs/transparencies to the ordering pathologist for analysis.

+ Utilizes handheld digital camera or stand-mounted camera to produce quality, accurate images in accordance with standard procedure for the object to be photographed.

+ Photographs with digital camera human cadavers, specimens and organs when requested by pathologist or required by standard procedure by orienting and locating specimens at a distance away from the camera in accordance with standard technique. Ensures images will meet established photographic standards.

+ Adjusts camera and light settings in accordance with changing and varying conditions encountered to ensure quality photographs and transparencies

+ Inspects photographs/transparencies for deficiencies such as overexposure or image cut off and, if necessary, re-photographs organ/specimen if still available.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Six months' experience assisting in the performance of autopsies at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Autopsy Technician* -AND- training in black and white, color, and digital camera techniques.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be awarded to applicants who have experience in excess of the Selection Requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *For this examination experience at the level of Autopsy Technician in the County of Los Angeles is defined as assisting in the performance of autopsies on human cadavers.

NO WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING.

OUT-OF-CLASS:

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 section 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 staff’s review of applicants' qualifications.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

SPECIAL INFORMATION 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.

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.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.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.

Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please [email protected],[email protected], ([email protected],and) [email protected] your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered asSPAM/JUNKmail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

+ All information and documents provided by applicants 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 informationmay result indisqualification orrescission of appointment.

+ Utilizingverbiagefrom Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutieswill notbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as"See Résumé"orreferencing other unsolicited materials/documentswill not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will berejected.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Christina Tadeo, [email protected] fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

SOCIAL 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 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: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website athttps://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/for more information.

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.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111

TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst

[email protected]

(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

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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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.

+ Yes. I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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Selection Requirements: Please check the option that best describes your qualifying experience. Note: Your experience must be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application, or your application will be rejected.

+ At least six months' experience assisting in the performance of autopsies at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Autopsy Technician.

+ No experience

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Selection Requirement: Describe your training experience in black and white, color, and digital camera techniques. NOTE: For each experience listed, please provide the following information: •Employer/Company Name: •Position Title: •Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy) •Laboratory unit(s) supervised: •Number of shifts supervised: •Number and title of employees supervised: •Detailed description of duties performed: If you have no experience, type "N/A".

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County of Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

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