Virology Medical Technologist

General Assembly; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Laboratory Technologist to support vital public health testing in Atlanta. This role includes conducting laboratory analyses for diseases such as STDs and provides significant opportunities for career growth in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including health insurance

Training opportunities for continuous learning

Flexible schedule to balance work and personal life

Qualifications

• Three years of job-related science experience.
• MT certification required or equivalent listed certification.
• Experience in clinical laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day testing on STDs, HIV, and influenza.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality assurance.
• Assist in training new staff.

Skills

Technical skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in a related science area

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT)

Job description

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Benefits

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
  
  

Description

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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Benefits

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
  
  

As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join the Division of Medical-Clinical Services, Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur, GA.

The Division of Microbiology at the Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) is responsible for detecting, identifying, and reporting communicable diseases within the State of Georgia. The Division is responsible for maintaining expertise and capability in a wide variety of public health microbiology specialties. These include Mycobacteriology Reference Bacteriology, Enteric Bacteriology, Environmental Microbiology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance surveillance, and Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD).

GPHL is seeking a certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist professional to perform day-to-day testing within the Virology Unit for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), Flu Surveillance, Rabies Detection, and Molecular testing for Respiratory Viruses supporting public health outbreak investigations and surveillance activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical skills and assures the activities are congruent with the goals of the Division of Clinical Microbiology.
• Provide technical skills with conducting day-to-day testing on STD testing (CT/GC/Trichomonas NAAT), HIV Viral Load NAAT, Respiratory viral pathogen NAAT, Rabies testing and Whole genome sequencing efforts to support outbreak investigations and surveillance activities.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.
• Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance in all areas. This includes but is not limited to: Interprets QC data prior to reporting results.
• Examines QC data over time to establish QC ranges and limits.
• Collects data for reporting on QA indicators and processes.
• Complies with quality management processes and policies; recommends process improvements.
• Performs steps in the pre-examination, examination, and post-examination phases of both diagnostic and surveillance testing on human clinical specimens. This includes but is not limited to:
• Reviews test results to make sure they are accurate and reports results in a timely manner.
• Interpret complex or ambiguous results.
• Performs PT and alternative assessment.
• Applies waste management policies, processes, and procedures to activities.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and testing problems and complies with regulations and guidelines governing laboratory testing.
• Assists in training new staff.
• Adheres to policies and principles regarding the use and storage of laboratory reagents and supplies.
• Adheres to policies and principles regarding the use, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment. Performs preventative maintenance.
• Determines need for repair or replacement of laboratory equipment.
• Compiles results of method validation and performance verification.
• Complies with policies, processes, and procedures regarding protected health information.
• Complies with institutional biosafety, chemical hygiene plans and works safely with hazardous (physical/chemical/biological) materials within a laboratory facility.
• Performs packing and shipping of Category B infectious substances. Adheres to policies, processes, and procedures regarding the identification, handling, safety, appropriateness, and triage of samples containing agents of concern.
• Participates in required workplace training regarding safety of the physical environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position requires vaccination against the rabies virus.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university, certification as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), and three (3) years of job-related science experience; or Associate degree and two (2) years of experience at the lower level Medical/Clinical Specialist 2 (LSP011) or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory AND Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by a nationally accredited certifying agency such as American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), the American Association of Bioanalysts (ABB), or another agency approved by the Department.

OR

Requirements

Completion of ONE of the following academic and/or training requirements listed below, in order to be temporarily classified as a technologist for eighteen (18) months to afford the opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying MT examination to earn a ASCP, AMT, AAB certification or equivalent listed above as required of the position:

• Successful completion of a full course of study which meets all academic requirements for a bachelor's degree in medical technology from an accredited college or university; OR

• Successful completion of three years of academic study (a minimum of 135 quarter hours or equivalent) in an accredited college or university and the successful completion of a course of training of at least 12 months in a school of medical technology accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education; OR

• Successful completion in an accredited college or university of a course of study which meets all academic requirements for a bachelor's degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences, and have at least one year of pertinent laboratory experience or training accepted by the Department; OR

• Successful completion of 135 quarter hours in an accredited college or university, including 24 quarter hours of chemistry, 24 quarter hours of biology, and 5 quarter hours of mathematics, (thirty quarter hours of the total, with a minimum of fifteen in science, must be at the third or fourth year level), and have at least two years of pertinent laboratory experience; OR

• Successful completion of a full course of study which meets all academic requirements for an associate's degree in medical technology from an accredited college or university, or successful completion of two years of academic study (a minimum of 90 quarter hours or equivalent) in an accredited college or university which included at least 20 quarter hours of lecture and laboratory courses in chemical, physical, or biological sciences acceptable toward a major in science, with at least three years of pertinent laboratory experience; OR

• Graduation from high school and successful completion of a formal technician training course which is accredited by an accrediting agency accepted by the Department with at least four years of pertinent laboratory experience
  
  

OR

Other provision as listed here: http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/GAC/111-8-10-.06?urlRedirected=yes&data=admin&lookingfor=111-8-10-.06 under the Rules and Regulations of the state of Georgia (Rule 111-8-10-.06).

In order to be legally recognized as a medical technologist in the state of Georgia, a medical technologist (MT) certification must be obtained.

• ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED* Please upload a copy of all relevant transcripts to this application.
  
  

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and be able to report to the office when required.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Information

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Standard Benefits For FULL Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

No benefits are offered for part time employees.

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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Georgia? If yes, please enter your employee ID number.

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associates Degree
• Some College/Tech School
• High School Diploma
• GED
• None of the above
  
  

04

Are you certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) by a nationally accredited certifying agency such as ASCP or AMT? Please upload a copy of your certification.

• Yes, I've uploaded a copy of my certification to this application.
• No, but I am eligible to become certified as a medical technologist under one the minimum requirements listed on the job description to take the exam within 18 months of employment AND I've uploaded a copy of my academic transcript.
• No, but I meet one of the other provisions listed the Rules and Regulations of the state of Georgia (Rule 111-8-10-.06) that do not require a certification.
• No, I do not have a certification as a Medical Technologist, I am not eligible to become certified and I understand that this will disqualify my application
  
  

05

Please describe in detail your professional Clinical Laboratory Technologist experience in the section below (required):

06

To verify that you meet Federal CLIA '88 personnel requirements for a Laboratory Technologist position in a laboratory performing high complexity testing: (You must show all related experience on your application to receive credit.)

• I have attached a copy of my transcripts and certification(s) to my application.
• I have attached a copy of my transcript(s)
• I am unable to provide a copy of my transcripts or certification(s) and I understand that this will disqualify my application
  
  

07

How many years of experience do you have assuring that the testing environment, equipment, reagents, quality control, and specimen integrity meet established procedures?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1+ Years
• 2+ Years
• 3 years or more
  
  

08

How many years of experience do you have properly documenting specimen integrity including unsatisfactory specimens for testing?

• None
• Less than 1 Years
• 1+ Years
• 2+ Years
• 3 years or more
  
  

09

How many years of experience do you have maintaining accurate quality control/QA records for all testing performed including, but not limited to, daily, weekly, and monthly reporting?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1+ Years
• 2+ Years
• 3 years or more
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Public Health

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