Medical Laboratory Technician - Jefferson County Department of Health at The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Alabama

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

29.87

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Procedures, Safety Protocols, Infection Control, Specimen Collection, Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Microscopic Examination, Analytical Laboratory Procedures

Industry

Government Administration

Description

TARGET CLOSE DATE: 10/31/2025 PAY GRADE: Grade 14 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking to hire a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform highly technical clinical laboratory work in one or more of the following laboratory specialties: chemistry, hematology and coagulation, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, and urinalysis. Employees in this job class collect/receive, evaluate, and process a variety of patient specimens in order to conduct requested laboratory tests on specimens. Work is performed entirely within a clinical laboratory environment, and individuals in this job class require substantial knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and methods, including safety and infection control protocols. In addition to laboratory analyses, Medical Laboratory Technicians are also responsible for general maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy of analyses. Work is performed according to prescribed procedures and is reviewed under the general guidance of a Medical Technologist Supervisor. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The Jefferson County Department of Health provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: Health Department $19.25 - $29.87 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Laboratory experience with waived or moderate complexity testing. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the Health Department. These qualifications may be considered by the hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Knowledge of analytical laboratory procedures including safety and infection control protocols. Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Clinical Laboratory Technology. Knowledge or experience with blood and/or other specimen collection techniques. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Ensures laboratory testing equipment is functioning properly prior to performing tests on specimens by troubleshooting problems with equipment, performing regular maintenance, and conducting quality assurance testing. Collaborates with healthcare providers and engages with patients to collect blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory testing. Conducts tests and analyses of control specimens with known values in order to ensure that analyzers and other testing equipment are providing accurate measurements. Troubleshoots analyzers to resolve performance problems such as unacceptable quality controls results and instrument malfunctions. Maintains storage equipment and ensures all lab products and supplies (e.g., specimens, reagents, controls, etc.) are safely and properly stored. Checks temperature of the room, incubators, refrigerator and freezers to ensure they are within acceptable limits. Maintains a current chemical inventory list by documenting amounts and quantities of supplies. Rotates stock according to date to ensure that no supplies expire. Receives, evaluates and processes patient specimens in order to ensure that adequate specimens are collected for analysis. Macroscopically assesses adequacy of specimen, notifying physician if another aspiration should be performed. Processes samples promptly as collected by physician, to include preparing slides and appropriately preserving specimen for biopsies and cultures. Processes specimens by printing and attaching appropriate shipping and/or barcode labels. Receives specimens in lab by verifying patient’s information on specimen container matches information on lab order. Performs a variety of laboratory tests on specimens in one or more of the following laboratory specialties: chemistry, hematology and coagulation, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, and urinalysis. Performs immunology or serology testing (e.g., flu testing, RPR testing, H.pylori testing, etc.) according to lab order. Performs microscopic examinations of urine samples and urinalysis (testing for bacteria, pH testing, etc.) to assist doctor is diagnosing patient and/or develop appropriate treatment plan. Analyzes test results according to lab order using various procedures in to order to assist doctor in diagnosing patient. Follows Alabama Department of Health regulations by reporting all communicable/infectious diseases to State Health Department. Adheres to regulations set by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) regarding clinical laboratory practices and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily within medical or healthcare facilities. Work involves use of medical laboratory tools and equipment necessary for the care and/or diagnosis of healthcare patients. Job may require exposure to bio-hazard materials (i.e., items infected with blood borne pathogens, body fluids, and communicable diseases). EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. Welcome to JobsQuest! JobsQuest is the gateway to civil service employment in the Merit System of Jefferson County, Alabama. The Merit System is comprised of approximately 8,000 employees in over 800 different kinds of jobs throughout 18 cities and five county-wide agencies within Jefferson County. JobsQuest is administered by The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC). To learn more about the PBJC, visit our website at http://www.pbjcal.org.

Responsibilities

Medical Laboratory Technicians perform technical clinical laboratory work and are responsible for collecting, evaluating, and processing patient specimens. They also maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate analyses.