OPS LAB TECHNICIAN - 67910130

Requisition No: 838407 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: OPS LAB TECHNICIAN - 67910130

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 67910130 

Salary:  $15.00/hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2024 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: OPS LAB TECHNICIAN

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER:  67910130

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid for schedueles maintained at 32 hours or more)
• $25,000 life insurance policy available at state rates
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates    
• Automatic enrollment in Corebridge Financial REtirement package
• Career advancement opportunities
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$15.00/HOURLY

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position performs technical health support duties in the collection and processing of blood specimens, nasal swabs, and urine and fecal specimens.  These include but are not limited to the following: drawing blood from persons served for Laboratory testing; using proper techniques, proper tubes and assures proper post-phlebotomy care.  The OPS Lab Technician is required to work with minimal supervision and follows Laboratory Department and APD policies and procedures at all times.  In addition, assists in clerical duties in the Laboratory.

Order reference tests via paper or electronic system as required by reference laboratory.  Process and package specimens for deliver to reference laboratories to ensure optimal specimen integrity is maintained.  Retrieve results from reference laboratories by computer, phone, fax or mail.  Sort, file and deliver laboratory reports.  Screen reference laboratory results for critical values and notifies technologist when critical values are received.  Track inventory of laboratory supplies.  Order supplies from reference laboratories and vendors as needed.  Track pending reference tests to ensure completion.  Notify supervisor of any problems with reference laboratories.  Aid Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP) in ordering the proper reference laboratory tests in the computer system.

Perform phlebotomy procedures by verifying the individual’s identification, use proper personal protective equipment, prepare venipuncture site, selecting appropriate tubes for the tests ordered, consulting reference manual when necessary.  Perform post-phlebotomy care and obtain help from other staff members when needed.

Order test in Laboratory Information System.  Maintain logs and other documents as required by supervisor.  Clean and disinfect laboratory counters and other surfaces daily and as required.  Track pending laboratory orders and notifying proper parties as required.  Assist LIP in ordering of lab tests and retrieving of lab results.  Answer phone

Performs other related duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must maintain certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies (PASS)
• Must maintain current Phlebotomy Certification.
• Must maintain CPR Healthcare Certification, First Aide, and Infection Control.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head.
• Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices.
• Must be able to ambulate up and down a stairwell
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances.
• Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for one hour without a break
• Must be able to remain alert while on duty

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures
• Knowledge of computer and software applications.

Ability to:

• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

All applicants should complete the online application process.  If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.  Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.  ALL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 112.0455, F.S., DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.