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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly 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.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents.
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career.
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.
As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join the Division of Medical/Clinical Services, Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur, GA.
The Division of Microbiology at the Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) is responsible for detecting, identifying, and reporting communicable diseases within the State of Georgia. The Division is responsible for maintaining expertise and capability in a wide variety of public health microbiology specialties.
GPHL is seeking a certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist professional to perform day-to-day testing within the Immunology Unit supporting serological testing for Hepatitis (A, B and C), HIV, Syphilis, TORCH panel, Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Arboviruses supporting public health outbreak investigations and surveillance activities. The incumbent will also be cross-trained in Virology unit supporting Rabies and respiratory surveillance activities.
- Provide technical skills and assures the activities are congruent with the goals of the Division of Clinical Microbiology.
- Conduct day-to-day testing on serological testing for Hepatitis (A, B and C), HIV, Syphilis, TORCH panel, Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Arboviruses supporting public health outbreak investigations and surveillance activities. The incumbent will also be cross-trained in Virology unit supporting Rabies and respiratory surveillance activities.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.
- Perform and document quality control and quality assurance in all areas, including but not limited to:
- Interpret QC data prior to reporting results.
- Examine QC data over time to establish QC ranges and limits.
- Collect data for reporting on QA indicators and processes.
- Comply with quality management processes and policies; recommend process improvements.
Perform steps in the pre-examination, examination, and post-examination phases of both diagnostic and surveillance testing on human clinical specimens, including but not limited to:
- Review test results to ensure accuracy and report results in a timely manner.
- Interpret complex or ambiguous results.
- Perform PT and alternative assessment.
- Apply waste management policies, processes, and procedures to activities.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and testing problems and comply with regulations and guidelines governing laboratory testing.
Assist in training new staff.Adhere to policies and principles regarding the use and storage of laboratory reagents and supplies.Adhere to policies and principles regarding the use, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment. Perform preventative maintenance.Determine need for repair or replacement of laboratory equipment.Compile results of method validation and performance verification.Comply with policies, processes, and procedures regarding protected health information.Comply with institutional biosafety, chemical hygiene plans and work safely with hazardous (physical/chemical/biological) materials within a laboratory facility.Perform packing and shipping of Category B infectious substances. Adhere to policies, processes, and procedures regarding the identification, handling, safety, appropriateness, and triage of samples containing agents of concern.Participate in required workplace training regarding safety of the physical environment.Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include: Associate degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university, certification as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), and three (3) years of job-related science experience; or Associate degree and two (2) years of experience at the lower level Medical/Clinical Specialist 2 (LSP011) or equivalent position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory AND Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by a nationally accredited certifying agency such as American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), the American Association of Bioanalysts (ABB), or another agency approved by the Department.
In order to be legally recognized as a medical technologist in the state of Georgia, a medical technologist (MT) certification must be obtained.
*ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED* Please upload a copy of all relevant transcripts to this application.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
ADA Information
The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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