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About the Role

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens and samples received at the laboratory, including microbiological, clinical chemistry, and environmental specimens/samples.
• Sorts, determines pre-analytical acceptability, and assigns lab numbers for all specimens/samples that are suitable for DSHS laboratory testing.
• Ensures that all requisition forms are properly completed.
• Checks and verifies accuracy of work performed by others.
• Completes specimen and form processing by deadlines set forth in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manuals.
• Performs assigned tasks including processing unsatisfactory specimens, abnormal specimens, and packaging/delivery of specimens.
• Uses various Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to enter test requests, search for patient demographic information, and track information for cataloging and auditing purposes.
• Completes and documents all required quality control (QC) steps as defined in SOP for assigned procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring daily reports are completed for QC purposes.
• Provides customer service and ensures customer needs are met regarding specimen handling.
• Greets customers and records packages received by carriers, USPS, or hand deliveries.
• Provides information to providers and submitters according to SOPs.
• Assists Team Lead and Group Manager to solve logistical and technical problems.
• Performs other duties assigned, including actively participating and/or serving a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Class C Texas driver’s license or equivalent from another state.
• Work hours other than 8 am – 5 pm, weekends, and holidays.
• Transport ("travel") samples and/or specimens up to 5% of the time.
• Associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in microbiological, chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Experience in pre-analytical processing or accessioning of samples or specimens in a clinical, research, or environmental laboratory OR Experience in providing customer service.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends as assigned.
• Must be able to work hours other than 8am – 5pm.
• Employee must provide transportation.
• If an employee operates a personal or state motor vehicle in the performance of their official duties, the employee must possess a current valid Texas driver’s license for the appropriate vehicle type.
• Safe operation of either a state owned vehicle or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business.
• Applicants will have their driving records checked through the Department of Public Safety and applicants must have a valid Class C Texas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state.
• Compliance with DSHS Laboratory Exposure Control Plan required: vaccine requirements are consistent with current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations and other national guidelines for employee groups based upon job duties and tasks.
• Must bring I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Skills

• Microbiological and chemical principles and terminology.
• Operation of computers and applicable computer software.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Follow standard operating procedures and protocols accurately.
• Handle specimens and samples quickly, accurately, and safely.
• Self-direct in the absence of detailed instruction or supervision.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
• Solve technical problems.
• Work cooperatively in a team setting.
• Enter data into a computer quickly and accurately.
• Lift, push, pull and carry packages/boxes/coolers up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day; for all packages over 50 lbs, assistance is required.
• Multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Train co-workers.
• Make independent decisions based on policies and procedures.

Location

• AUSTIN

Work Type

• Full time
• Regular

Education Level

• Associate’s degree
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree
• Doctoral degree

Salary/Compensations

• $3,907.90 - $4,494.09 Monthly

Benefits

• Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

About the Company

• DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas.

Equal Opportunity

• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability.
• DSHS uses E-Verify.