Laboratory Technician Central Accessioning

Job Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing in the Central Accessioning Laboratory, ensuring all samples are prepared for testing according to established protocols.
• Handles and processes specimens within a Biosafety Cabinet following all safety and contamination-prevention procedures.
• Maintains laboratory work areas and equipment to support a clean, safe, and compliant environment.
• Works in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting to receive, sort, open, and remove specimens from mailing containers and bags.
• Manages workflow within assigned Accessioning Units to ensure all specimens received throughout the day are processed in a timely manner.
• Verifies patient identifiers on specimens against corresponding requisition forms, promptly notifying the supervisor or designee of any discrepancies.
• Conducts visual inspections of specimens to determine acceptability for processing or testing based on non-technical criteria (e.g., damage, leakage, labeling accuracy, presence of required identifiers).
• Investigates discrepancies or issues involving specimens or requisition forms, utilizing available resources to resolve problems effectively.
• Ensures requisition forms are accurately time- and date-stamped, specimen temperatures are recorded, and all specimens are handled appropriately based on acceptability standards.
• Prepares, packages, and ships specimens designated for send-out testing.
• Performs accurate and timely data entry of patient and specimen information.
• May provide guidance or oversight to lower-level staff in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in a laboratory setting or a related area, which one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Laboratory Tech 3 (LST032) or position equivalent.
• Note: Some positions may require licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• A certification as a Laboratory Technician.
• A certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• A certification as a Laboratory Technician.
• A certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

Additional Information

• The DPH Commissioner and agency 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 help employees meet their wellness goals.
• A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

• State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.
• DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid.
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation Assistance

• Relocation assistance is not provided.

ADA Statement

• DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees: Includes a competitive salary, flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees: Includes participation in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.