Laboratory Technologist II
Job Location:
Richland County, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Job Responsibilities
Careers at DPH:Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service Inspiring Innovation Promoting Teamwork Pursuing Excellence and Advancing Equity
Performs moderately and highly complex diagnostic laboratory procedures in Mycobacteriology to include species identification. - Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and special protocols. Decontaminates concentrates and inoculates a variety of clinical specimens for the isolation of mycobacteria. Uses a variety of solid and broth media for mycobacteria isolation. Prepares specimen smears stains smears microscopically examines and interprets smear examinations and reports results. Performs work using Biosafety Level 3 practices to include wearing a respirator and using a biological safety cabinet.
- Operates maintains calibrates and troubleshoots highly complex microbiology instrument systems to include: BDMGIT 320 BD Bactec FX40 system Cepheid GeneXpert and Vitek Maldi-ToF. Interprets and reports results.
- Performs Quality Control testing and Quality Assurance activities. Correctly interprets testing and activity outcomes. Uses advanced professional knowledge skills and abilities to independently take the necessary corrective actions when indicated. Prepare/ Ship Category A and B Specimen obtain file and fax/ email reports.
- Evaluates new laboratory tests and instrument systems. Performs validation and verification studies as needed. Participates in clinical investigation studies by providing laboratory technical support. Provides technical consultation to clinicians.- Other duties as assigned. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned including required travel if requested and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours and travel if required. - Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelors degree in a related medical or scientific discipline; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a related medical scientific or technical discipline and journey-level work experience in a related field. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer or their delegate.- Preferred Qualifications
A bachelors degree in medical technology microbiology or in a related field that induced course work related to the practice of clinical microbiology. Certification as a MLT MT MLS by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. - Additional Comments
EEO:The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesnt impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid drivers license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Clickhere for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices*
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
Required Experience:
IC
