File #: 16-397    Name: Clinical Lab Tech Retitle to Medical Lab Tech
Type: General Agenda Item Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 3/23/2016 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 7/19/2016 Final action:
Title: Adopt Resolution to: a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to Retitle the Classification of Clinical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Technician; b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to Adjust the Salary Range for the Classification of Medical Laboratory Technician as Indicated in the Attached Resolution; and c. Direct the Human Resources Department to Implement the Changes in the Advantage HRM System.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. 04.19.16 - RES - Retitle and Sal Adjt MED LAB TECH.pdf, 3. Completed Board Order and Resolution
Title
Adopt Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to Retitle the Classification of Clinical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Technician;
b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to Adjust the Salary Range for the Classification of Medical Laboratory Technician as Indicated in the Attached Resolution; and
c. Direct the Human Resources Department to Implement the Changes in the Advantage HRM System.

Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:

a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to Retitle the Classification of Clinical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Technician;
b. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to Adjust the Salary Range for the Classification of Medical Laboratory Technician as Indicated in the Attached Resolution; and
c. Direct the Human Resources Department to Implement the Changes in the Advantage HRM System.

SUMMARY:
Natividad Medical Center (NMC) recommends a retitling and an adjustment to the salary range for the Clinical Laboratory Technician classification in order to remain aligned with Federal and State regulations and also, to recruit and retain qualified candidates for the hospital's Laboratory Department.
Class
Current Classification Title Code Proposed Classification Title Clinical Laboratory Technician 50D11 Medical Laboratory Technician

Class Current Proposed
Classification Code Monthly Salary Monthly Salary
Medical Laboratory Technician 50D11 $3,374 - $4,605 $5,067 - $6,916


DISCUSSION:
NMC performed a classification study on the Clinical Laboratory Technician classification and found that the regulations governing this position have changed significantly since its creation in May of 1993. The State of California Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services now issue Medical Laboratory Technician licensures....

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