OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III - 64906396

Date: Sep 5, 2024

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Requisition No: 836484

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III - 64906396

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906396

Salary: $27.08 Hourly

Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2024

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III- 64906396

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) positions 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.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Broward County

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315

Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami