Specimen Processing Technician
Specimen Processing Technician
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$ 37966 - 56950
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- **The Recruitment Range for This Position is $37966$41672**
Within the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) this position serves as Central Accessioning (CA) Specimen Processing Technician in the Central Accessioning (CA) Unit of the Quality Assurance Branch. Under the supervision of the CA Supervisor the Technician provides specimen accessioning for clinical and environmental specimens submitted to the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH). The Med Lab Technician will ensure all specimens submitted for testing are in accordance with regulatory and NCSLPH acceptance guidelines. The Technician will also serve as a point of contact between clerical/data entry customer service the mailroom/receiving department the laboratory units and submitters to ensure quality specimen handling is achieved. CA Med Lab Technician duties:
Receive and evaluate specimen acceptance
Accession acceptable specimen for multiple tests daily
Utilize LIMs system to accurately label and locate specimen
Communicate (by phone) with other health care providers daily to resolve specimen problems
Maintain daily specimen receipt logs/courier logs
Adhere to the policies and procedures set forth by NCSLPH
Ensure CA area is appropriately stocked with supplies
About the NC Division of Public Health:
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: more information about DHHS: Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesListed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:Experienced in laboratory practices and laboratory specimen handling. Proven experience dealing with a wide range of specimen requirements. Demonstrated experience researching and resolving issues/inquiries.
Management Preferences: High level of attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Demonstrates the ability to adapt in a continuously changing environment Physical Requirements Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negotiable amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time. This position involves repetitious tasks and tasks requiring manual dexterity. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Associates degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an accredited institution;
OR
High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of medical laboratory experience;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD214 Member4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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Employment Type
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