Medical/Clinical Specialist 3
About The Position
The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for the Division of Medical/Clinical Services at the Public Health Laboratory in Decatur, Georgia. The position is in the Division of Microbiology, which detects, identifies, and reports communicable diseases and maintains expertise across public health microbiology specialties. The role performs day-to-day laboratory testing in the Virology Unit supporting Ryan White activities, including HIV viral load testing and whole genomic sequencing to assess antiviral drug resistance. The incumbent will also be cross-trained to support rabies virus and respiratory surveillance activities. A Medical Technologist (MT) certification is required for legal recognition as a medical technologist in Georgia. This is a federal grant-funded position subject to available grant funds.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university.
- Medical Technologist certification, MT (ASCP), and three years of job-related science experience; alternatively, an associate degree and two years of experience as a Medical/Clinical Specialist 2 (LSP011) or in an equivalent position.
- Upload copies of all relevant academic transcripts with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university and certification as a Medical Technologist through a nationally accredited agency such as ASCP, AMT, NCA, ABB, or another agency approved by the Department.
- Qualifying academic study and/or training that allows temporary classification as a technologist for 18 months to complete an approved qualifying MT examination for ASCP, AMT, AAB, or an equivalent certification. The posting describes several qualifying education and laboratory-experience pathways.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical skills and ensure activities align with the goals of the Division of Clinical Microbiology.
- Conduct day-to-day testing on plasma samples for HIV viral load and whole genomic sequencing assays, and support rabies and respiratory surveillance activities after cross-training.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards, including CLIA and OSHA requirements.
- Perform and document quality control and quality assurance, including interpreting QC data, establishing QC ranges and limits, collecting QA indicator data, following quality management policies, and recommending process improvements.
- Perform pre-examination, examination, and post-examination steps for diagnostic and surveillance testing on human clinical specimens.
- Review test results for accuracy and report them in a timely manner; interpret complex or ambiguous results.
- Perform proficiency testing and alternative assessments.
- Apply waste-management policies, processes, and procedures.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and testing problems and follow regulations and guidelines governing laboratory testing.
- Assist in training new staff.
- Follow policies for the use and storage of laboratory reagents and supplies.
- Use, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment; perform preventative maintenance and determine when equipment needs repair or replacement.
- Compile results of method validation and performance verification.
- Protect health information in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Follow institutional biosafety and chemical hygiene plans and work safely with hazardous physical, chemical, and biological materials.
- Pack and ship Category B infectious substances and follow procedures for identifying, handling, and triaging samples containing agents of concern.
- Participate in required workplace training on physical-environment safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Training opportunities
- Health insurance
- Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
- Deferred compensation
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and 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 wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
