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Adopt Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary range for the classification of Medical Laboratory Technician, as indicated; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM System.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary range for the classification of Medical Laboratory Technician, as indicated; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM System.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On February 4, 2020, the United States declared a public health emergency related to COVID-19. On March 19, 2020, the President of the United States, declared a national emergency related to the public health crisis with COVID-19. California proclaimed an emergency on March 4, 2020 and Monterey County proclaimed an emergency on March 6, 2020.
Natividad staff have been responding to reports of suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 since mid-January 2020 and continue to test and treat those within the community on steps to take to mitigate the virus. The Natividad Laboratory is functioning as a critical and crucial component for the testing of the COVID-19 virus. The Natividad Laboratory has been processing testing for COVID-19 since approximately March 2020. The Natividad Laboratory processes COVID-19 tests and in order to continue to contain and mitigate the virus, it is crucial that testing is done accurately and timely.
Natividad competes for applicants for the position of Medical Laboratory Technician who have specialized training, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the emergency, and the state mandated requirements to have COVID-19 testing available, Natividad Laboratory is adding additional staff to ensure that COVID-19 testing is completed timely. This is even more critical in...
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