Laboratory Technician 3

Laboratory Technician 3 Fayette County Health Department 245 Booker Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 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 Dispensing 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. Responsibilities Provides quality customer service to all customers. May serve as the clinic CLIA manager. Leads all laboratory procedures and represents Fayette 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. 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 Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Pre-employment Drug Screening Pre-employment Drug Screening Reference Checks & Immunizations Requirements Reference Checks & Immunizations Requirements District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Department of Public Health