Public Health Lab Technician III — CLIA Lead & Patient Care

Georgia Department of Public Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Package

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement System

401K

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician 3 to support District 4 Public Health in Carrollton, GA. The role involves routine and some complex laboratory tests, sample preparation, and ensuring safe, quality lab operations.

You will work under supervision, assist nurses and physicians, participate in emergency preparedness, manage CLIA-related tasks if assigned, and maintain equipment and records to support public health services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED AND two years of experience in a laboratory setting or a related area OR one year of experience required at the lower-level Laboratory Tech 2 (LST031) or position equivalent. Some positions may require licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service to all customers.
• May serve as the clinic CLIA manager.
• Leads all laboratory procedures and represents Carroll County Health Department at CLIA meetings.
• Submits monthly clinical supply order to CNM or designee.
• Completes thorough triage of patients (vital signs, blood work, urinalysis).
• Assists nurses and physicians as needed.
• Performs hearing, vision, and dental screenings.
• Prepares lab specimens for daily transit.
• Completes quarterly clinic reports and submits to District Office ahead of deadline.
• Performs timely entry of state and private lab orders and results.
• Maintains daily temperature log sheet for specimen refrigerator.
• Performs control testing and maintains control log sheet for lab equipment and supplies.
• Sterilizes all equipment.
• Maintains a safe and clean lab.
• Ordering and maintaining clinical supplies from several vendors.
• Participates in necessary Emergency Preparedness, as directed by manager.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician 3 to support District 4 Public Health in Carrollton, GA. The role involves routine and some complex laboratory tests, sample preparation, and ensuring safe, quality lab operations.

You will work under supervision, assist nurses and physicians, participate in emergency preparedness, manage CLIA-related tasks if assigned, and maintain equipment and records to support public health services.