Drug & Alcohol Technician Lii

Position at MABSTOA

Job Information:

Title: Drug & Alcohol Technician III

Opening Date: 06/27/2024

Closing Date: 07/18/2024

Authority: OA

Department: Employee Relations & Administration

Division/Unit: Occupational Health Services

Reports to: Manager, Laboratory Services

Work Location: 300 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, NY

Hours of Work: As required

Compensation:

Salary Range:

Drug& Alcohol Technician III: $68,328 - $88,724

Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with mandated collection and testing procedures outlined in 49 CFR Part 40, which are utilized to ensure the integrity of the chain of custody, urine drug collection, breath alcohol testing, and saliva testing.

• Oversees a program of quality control and reviews control techniques of subordinate technicians; participates as a Laboratory Supervisor in audits, as required.

• Supervises, plans, and conducts training for Drug & Alcohol Technician I & II in various laboratory techniques and trains the same in new procedures Oversees staff that respond to emergency on-site post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing locations with urgency and professionalism, as required.

• Supervises staff that perform diagnostic tests (EKGs, Vision, audio tests, spirometry, etc.)

• Oversees staff that collect blood and other samples to analyze them under NYCT and FTA regulations.

• Attends department and any additional training/educational meetings as required.

• Oversees staff that follow the procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of all tests performed

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or its educational equivalent and a certificate of completion in a Medical Technology, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy training program, or a closely related field; plus, three years of full- time experience primarily performing Phlebotomy work; or

• An associate degree (at least 16 credits) from an accredited college with a major in Medical Technology, Medical Assistant, or a closely related field of study, plus two years of experience as described above.

• All candidates must possess a valid NYC driver's license.

Desired Skills:

• Experience performing U.S. DOT drug and alcohol specimen collections including preparation of chain of custody forms, highly desired.

• Experience with the navigation and use of complex medical databases Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Minimum of three years' experience in Phlebotomy, desired.

• Must be flexible to work various tours.

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Other Information:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.