Sports Complex Coordinator - Various Locations #JR100106

Job Responsibilities

• Draws fingerstick and venous specimens from children for blood lead (PB) determination.
• Draws venous blood specimens for syphilis and other communicable diseases, as ordered by the medical director.
• Collections oral and/or blood specimen(s) for HIV antibody testing.
• Analyzes gram stains and wet preps to identify the result as normal/abnormal bacteria for STD testing.
• Prepares lab specimens using OSHA biohazard guidelines for mailing to out-of-county laboratories.
• Prepares all lab slips and mailing labels with the necessary name stamps to ensure accurate identification of samples.
• Records results on lab forms.
• Completes quality assurance checks as required per protocols.
• Conducts tests and audits of equipment, procedures, and materials to maintain CLIA certification and meet regulatory guidelines.
• Aids in educating and training nurses and the medical assistant in analysis of gram stains and wet preps.
• Trains the nurse clinicians, medical assistant, and the community health interventions specialist in phlebotomy.
• Performs general upkeep of laboratory; clean counters and equipment on a routine basis, in accordance with regulations and protocols.
• Schedules bi-annual maintenance on all equipment.
• Performs bi-monthly supply inventories.
• Maintains appropriate level of lab supplies and makes recommendations for purchase requests as necessary.
• Maintains accurate and organized manuals and documentation of activities, results, and procedures to ensure appropriate record of protocols and actions.
• Properly and routinely disposes of lab equipment, materials, and supplies in appropriate bio-hazard containers in accordance with regulations and protocols.
• Provides education to parents regarding lead poisoning, as necessary.
• Provides HIV counseling in the clinic setting as scheduled.
• Assists environmental staff to draw blood on poultry to analyze for the presence of disease, as requested.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Standards For Initial Consideration

• A. A. in Medical Lab Technician required.
• Medical Technician licensure/certification preferred.
• OR High School Diploma with 4 years of Medical Laboratory Technician work experience.
• One (1) year of related experience required.
• Experience preparing and reading gram stains and other clinical lab work preferred.
• Must have experience in interpreting CLIA and OSHA laboratory regulations.