Specimen Processing Technician

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still being considered for the position and do not need to reapply.

Within the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH), this position serves as Central Accessioning (CA) Medical Lab Technician in the Central Accessioning (CA) Unit of the Quality Assurance Branch. Under the supervision of the CA Supervisor, the Technician provides specimen accessioning for clinical and environmental specimens submitted to the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH). The Med Lab Technician will ensure all specimens submitted for testing are in accordance with regulatory and NCSLPH acceptance guidelines. The Technician will also serve as a point of contact between clerical/data entry, customer service, the mailroom/receiving department, the laboratory units, and submitters to ensure quality specimen handling is achieved.

CA Med Lab Technician duties:

• Receive and evaluate specimen acceptance

• Accession acceptable specimen for multiple tests daily

• Utilize LIMs system to accurately label and locate specimen

• Communicate (by phone) with other health care providers daily to resolve specimen problems

• Maintain daily specimen receipt logs/courier logs

• Adhere to the policies and procedures set forth by NCSLPH

• Ensure CA area is appropriately stocked with supplies and complete daily decontamination procedures

About the Division of Public Health and the State Laboratory of Public Health:

The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina - Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody.

At the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH), we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing, consultation, and training, to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection, and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens. SLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult, unusual, or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures. We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts. We test for Acanthamoeba to Zika and everything in between! Visit our website at http://slph.ncpublichealth.com to learn more.

Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health

• 220,000 square feet campus built in 2012

• Plentiful Free Parking

• Easy access to shopping centers, the state art museum, healthcare providers, and highways (70, 40 and 440)

• Break Rooms with Vending Machines, Ice Machines, Coffee Makers, Magazines, and Commercial Grade Microwave Ovens

• Patio Dining with Umbrellas

• Weekly Food Trucks, including Double Food Truck Fridays

• Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly

• Wellness Activities

• Fitness Center with Exercise Equipment and Classes

• Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families

• Monthly and Quarterly Workshop Sessions

• Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities

• NCSLPH Employee Recognition Programs

• State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Knowledge of good laboratory practices and laboratory specimen handling.

• Ability to work in a team environment and independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to be versatile in dealing with a wide range of specimen requirements, conflicting laboratory demands, and working closely with different employee personalities.

• Good telephone and verbal communication skills.

Management Preferences:

• High level of attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Demonstrates the ability to adapt in a continuously changing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negotiable amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work.

• This position involves repetitious tasks and tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution

OR

completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an accredited institution;

OR

High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of medical laboratory experience;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.  Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.

Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, "vape products" and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here: http://publichealth.nc.gov/employees/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR, 919-707-5450.

Please refer to the link below for additional information:

https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/how-do-i-get-job