CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGIST II

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER
Y4920C

FILING DATE

3/6/2026 at 8:00 A.M., P.T.

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

Position:
Upon appointment, you will hold the functional title of Section Director of Microbiology at Olive View Medical Center or Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Workforce shortage bonuses:
Due to the Manpower Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 7 of the applicable salary range and a shortage range of twenty (20%) percent . This is in effect until June 30, 2026 or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.
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 unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 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 meaningful role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to encouraging housing. Harbor-UCLA medical center mission is to improve the health outcomes of our patients and communities by providing equitable, outstanding care with respect and compassion. At Olive View Medical Center, the mission is to improve the well-being of our patients and communities by delivering extraordinary care and service to all.
Mission:
To improve the well-being of those we care for and our communities by providing outstanding care.
Definition:
Plans, coordinates, advises and evaluates the technical operations of a clinical microbiology laboratory.

Essential Job Functions

Consults with medical supervision or attending physician staff members to identify microbiological tests considered vital to aid in the diagnosis of patient illness in a particular hospital setting.

Analyzes requests for microbiological tests and resolves resources are vital for their performance at various frequencies in terms of personnel, equipment, materials and other items of supply.

Decides whether the capability required for test performance at a projected frequency exists in-house and/or what action is vital to produce such capability; initiates, with approval of medical supervisor, appropriate action to install tests in-house or arrange for performance at another laboratory.

Determine specific equipment, media, and other materials and supplies will be used in the performance of individual microbiological test procedures.

Establishes the scope and nature of quality control procedures needed to assure test results are accurate and reliable. Continuously supervises how these procedures are performed to ensure efficiency.

Analyzes and interprets laboratory data, maintains records under required standards for the laboratory, and prepares oral and written reports.

Plans, develops, and conducts an ongoing education and consultation program with the hospital's attending doctors and healthcare staff. This program builds their awareness and understanding of microbiology laboratory capabilities. It also addresses specific problems of microbial infection and helps prevent epidemiological infection in the hospital.

Aligns with federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Serves as a member of various hospital committees including the Infection Control, Antibiotic Stewardship and Infectious Disease committee to establish and maintain clinical microbiology practices.

Requirements

You MUST meet the following Experience Requirement at the moment you submit your online application:

A Doctor of Philosophy Degree * or Doctoral degree * in medical microbiology or a closely related field is required. It must be from an accredited college or university. One year of experience at the level equivalent to Clinical Microbiologist I ** in an approved clinical laboratory *** is also required.
* Include a copy of your official diploma, transcript, or an official letter from the accredited institution to have your degree recognized. Submit these documents either at filing or within 7 calendar days of filing your application online. Please submit documentation to cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the examination number. The document should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader) .

** Experience at the level of clinical microbiologist I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists a clinical microbiologist supervisor to plan organize, direct, and evaluate the technical operations of a clinical microbiology laboratory.

*** An approved laboratory is defined as: A clinical laboratory that has a federal issued Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Laboratory Certificate of Accreditation that authorizes the laboratory to accept human specimens for the purpose of performing laboratory examinations.
License:
Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist issued by the California Department of Public Health **** .

**** Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Include the license title, certificate number, issue date, expiration date, and the name of the issuing agency. Alternatively, attach a clear photocopy of the credential upon filing or email it to the analyst within 7 calendar days of filing online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

Applicants with the experience outside California must include their certification number of the state on the application with including the Clinical Laboratory Scientist or a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist issued by the California Department of Public Health license . The certification must be for Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist from the relevant state. Without the required license number, your experience will not be considered.
Physical class:
PHYSICAL CLASS II:
Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Experience beyond the minimum qualifications, comparable to a Clinical Microbiologist I, supporting a clinical microbiologist supervisor in planning, organizing, leading, and reviewing the technical activities of a clinical microbiology laboratory.
• Experience as a Committee on Postgraduate Educational Programs (CPEP) fellow in Medical and Public Health Laboratory Microbiology.
• An American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) certification granted by the American Society for Microbiology.

To receive credit for your ABMM certification(s), you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.
Out of class information:
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 and Supplemental Questions sections 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. No withholds are allowed for this examination.

Additional Information

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

A passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register for 12 months.

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.
Special information:
VACANCY INFORMATION:

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in Olive View Medical Center, Harbor-Ucla Medical Center and 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:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending sates, number of hours worked per week, and the description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point throughout the examination and hiring process, even after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not suffice to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notification to the email address supplied in the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you chooses to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile box. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the domains below as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail:

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
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• cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov

If you cannot attach the required documents, email them to the exam analyst, Christina Ramirez, at cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov. Do this within seven calendar days from the date you file your application online. Please include the exam number along with the exam title.
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.

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:
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.
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 Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. 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) 914-7111

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Christina Ramirez , Exam Analyst

Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000

cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov

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