OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III - ******** Date: Sep 5, 2024
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III - ********
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY REFUGEE HEALTH CLINIC OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan. We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.
DUTIES: This position reports directly to Senior Community Health Nursing supervisor with technical assistance by the Laboratory Director, TB physician, and Lead Lab Technologist.
The duties and responsibilities are those of a Laboratory Technician assigned to perform a variety of laboratory tests in our busy Tuberculosis Program, Refugee Health, Epidemiology, and Hepatitis Program.
The incumbent will perform direct patient care with venipuncture to collect blood samples at clinic or during assigned home visits when assigned.
Will prepare packaging and shipment of specimens for DOH Broward clinics. Monitor lab specimen storage unit and assist Lead Tech with any laboratory QA issues. Required to conduct quality control processes to ensure adherence to CLIA licensing requirements.
Assists with quality control of lab specimen temperatures, testing areas, and waived lab tests.
May be required to travel to other DOH clinics for lab coverage as necessary.
Expected to work collaboratively with staff and provide optimal internal/external customer service.
Other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of laboratory practices and techniques.Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.Knowledge and understanding of microbiology and pathology of bacteria and viruses.Knowledge of epidemiology/infection control practices.Ability to practice standard precautions.Skilled at performing phlebotomy.Ability to participate in the planning and implementing laboratory procedures.Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical, social, and emotional problems.Ability to observe and respond to patient's reactions to phlebotomy.Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.Ability to prioritize workload.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to investigate and report laboratory issues.Minimum Qualifications: Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency.Six (6) months or more experience performing phlebotomy as a lab technician.Valid Florida's driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage.Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in medical office / Doctor's office.Experience working as a lab tech performing phlebotomy.Experience working in a laboratory performing phlebotomy.Experience working in a hospital setting performing phlebotomy.Experience preparing lab specimens for shipment.Where You Will Work: The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements).Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed).Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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