Laboratory Technician 3

Laboratory Technician 3

Coweta County Health Department

District 4 Public Health

70 Hospital Road

Newnan, GA 30263

Under broad supervision, performs routine analysis on lab samples. Conducts a full range of sample preparation. Performs routine to complex laboratory tests on samples. Operates and assists in maintaining lab equipment. Some positions may perform EKG's.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service to all customers.
• May serve as the clinic CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) manager.
• Leads all laboratory procedures and represents Coweta County Health Department at CLIA meetings.
• Submits monthly clinical supply order to CNM or designee.
• Completes thorough triage of patients (vital signs, blood work, urinalysis).
• Assists nurses and physician as needed.
• Performs hearing, vision, and dental screenings.
• Prepares lab specimens for daily transit.
• Completes quarterly clinic reports and submits to District Office ahead of deadline.
• Precepts Phlebotomy Students annually.
• Performs timely entry of state and private lab orders and results.
• Maintains daily temperature log sheet for specimen refrigerator.
• Performs control testing and maintains control log sheet for lab equipment and supplies.
• Sterilizes all equipment.
• Maintains a safe and clean lab.
• Ordering and maintaining clinical supplies from several vendors.
• Participates in necessary Emergency Preparedness, as directed by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Laboratory Technician 3: High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in a laboratory setting or a related area OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Laboratory Tech 2 (LST031) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a Phlebotomy Certificate or a Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English language)
• Public Health experience

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

Additional Perks:

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Reference Checks & Immunizations Requirements

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.