Laboratory Aide 3

Georgia Department of Revenue•Decatur, IL

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Public Health is hiring a Laboratory Aide 3 to receive and process specimens in the Central Accessioning specimen processing area. The role handles incoming specimens, verifies identifying information against requisition forms, records discrepancies, assigns accession numbers, and routes forms and specimens to the appropriate areas. Specimens are processed promptly and carefully using universal precautions and a bio-safety cabinet to avoid aerosol production, health hazards, and cross-contamination. The position also performs daily data entry for patient, specimen, test, and client information in the Laboratory System (LISM) and the Newborn Screening application; generates logs and printouts to proofread against source documents; helps train new personnel; and answers telephone calls. Performance is evaluated through observation of specimen handling, inspection of accession logs, teamwork, and feedback from testing areas. The role may also be required to assist with the department’s emergency responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of job-related experience, or one year of experience at the lower-level Laboratory Aide 2 (LSS011) or an equivalent position.
Ability to handle specimens carefully using universal precautions and a bio-safety cabinet.
Ability to accurately enter and verify patient, specimen, test, and client information.
Ability to work successfully as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, open, and remove specimens from mailing containers and bags; process specimens arriving during the day.
Compare patient identifying information on specimens with requisition forms and promptly notify a supervisor or designee of discrepancies.
Visually inspect specimens for acceptability based on nontechnical variables, including transit damage, leaks, and proper patient identifiers.
Legibly record specimen or requisition discrepancies in the appropriate problem logbook, preferably on the day the specimen is received.
Affix matching accession numbers to specimens and accompanying requisition forms, and spot-check accession numbers and bar codes.
Ensure requisition forms are stamped with the appropriate receipt time and date, then forward forms to data entry and specimens to the appropriate testing area.
Receive and accession specimens in the Central Accessioning specimen processing area.
Batch and prepare specimens for testing using universal precautions and process them carefully in a bio-safety cabinet to prevent aerosol production, health hazards, and cross-contamination.
Begin accessioning and specimen processing promptly, no later than 30 minutes after specimen receipt.
Enter patient demographic, specimen, test, and client data from requisition forms into the Laboratory System (LISM).
Enter patient demographic, specimen, test, and client data from Newborn Screening requisition forms into the NBS application.
Generate appropriate logs or printouts to compare with original data sources, proofread, and correct errors.
Help train new personnel.
Answer the telephone agreeably and conscientiously.
Assist with the department’s emergency responsibilities if required in an identified emergency.

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Training opportunities
Health insurance
Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
Deferred compensation
13 paid holidays
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Paid parental leave
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term care insurance
Life insurance
Physical activity breaks of up to 30 minutes per workday are authorized to support employee wellness goals