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    laboratory technician ii - Frankfort, KY, United States - State of Kentucky

    State of Kentucky
    State of Kentucky Frankfort, KY, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description

    The Department for Public Health, Division of Laboratory Services, Preparedness Section is dedicated to improving health and safety of Kentucky citizens through prevention, promotion and protection.


    This Laboratory Technician II position provides the individual with the opportunity to perform duties that support critical, life-saving testing for various viral and bacterial diseases, as well as heritable disorders.

    This Section supports the vital testing that DLS completes for submitting facilities across the state to ensure requested and mandated testing services are provided to all citizens living in the Commonwealth.

    The Division strives to allow individuals to enhance their laboratory skills through advanced trainings in state-of-the-art technologies.


    Each month, thousands of specimens are submitted to DLS and we are responsible for providing testing following strict regulations and stringent turn-around-times.

    This testing allows for treatment to begin as soon as possible in the affected individuals' lives, thereby eliminating or reducing the effects of the infections which could include permanent physical/mental disability or death.


    The Division is seeking a Laboratory Technician II that will learn to perform container room processing, glassware sterilization and utilize an industrial autoclave for waste sterilization.

    Other duties will include support for the scientific testing being performed by the testing staff.


    The candidate for this position needs to be a fast learner, enthusiastic, motivated to do an excellent job, have a desire to improve systems and keep the team informed of issues.

    The successful candidate needs to be professional, polite, attentive to details and understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

    This position is onsite, telecommuting is not an option.


    The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S.

    CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or

    Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to the following:


    • Assist with the oversight of the Division's Container room, ensure proper receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens to correct sections
    • Prepares and ships orders from submitting facilities for supplies needed for specimen collection
    • Operates routine equipment used for media preparation and maintains organization
    • Operate an autoclave for waste sterilization
    • Sterilizes glassware for laboratory use
    • Prepares reagents and assist with sample preparation per Standard Operating Procedures
    • Keeps work area clean and free of debris

    Qualifications and Skills:

    • Ability and desire to learn quickly
    • Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
    • Computer literacy
    • Strong written and verbal communication
    • Ability to work with others. Maintains civility and e-civility
    • Adhere to confidentiality requirements (HIPAA)
    • Self-starter with initiative to problem solve
    Minimum Requirements


    EDUCATION:
    High school graduate.

    EXPERIENCE, TRAINING,


    OR SKILLS:
    Two years of laboratory experience.

    Substitute EDUCATION for


    EXPERIENCE:

    Additional education in laboratory science, medical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, zoology, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

    Substitute EXPERIENCE for


    EDUCATION:

    NONE
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
    NONE
    Working Conditions

    Work is performed in a laboratory setting.

    May be exposed to stressful situations and potential hazards related to laboratory conditions and supplies which may require the following of safety precautions.

    Probationary Period

    This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

    If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rita Dempsey at or
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