OPS MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - 64853472

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

2d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement. There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program. We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us.
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Requirements

• Basic phlebotomy skills and specimen handling
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Understanding written protocols, procedures in work related documents.
• Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information.
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Knowledge of Health Management System.
• Knowledge and skills in basic phlebotomy.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams).
• Knowledge of OSHA and Safety requirements associated with a lab.
• Skills handling bio-hazardous waste procedures.
• Skills in the use of universal precautions when working in a laboratory setting and/or with other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
• Ability to perform data entry
• One year of phlebotomy experience
• Willingness to draw/handle patients’ urine, blood and/or sputum specimens potentially infected with communicable diseases such as Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, TB, Hepatitis C, Mpox and HIV/AIDS or other emerging diseases.
• At least one year of client/patient customer service experience
• One year of electronic health record experience

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Phlebotomy certification

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance log for all testing, licensure, calibration and inspection of all lab equipment and supplies.
• Maintains the highest level of communication with the Health Department’s lab coordinator and the Bureau of Labs and contracted lab staff for any expertise necessary in the completion of duties.
• Collects laboratory specimens and performs assigned laboratory procedures and other tests as necessary and immediately reports abnormal findings to appropriate staff.
• Order’s laboratory supplies, rotates stock, and monitors expiration dates.
• Cleans and maintains all laboratory equipment as indicated through lab procedures manual.
• Provides students and staff orientation and guidance to laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Maintains a current laboratory procedure manual for the use of all staff.
• Submits EAR’s and timesheets per DOH guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed