What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Lab Specialist-Collection position at City of Brownwood, TX?
Pay: $14.50 per hour / $2,513 per month
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position working under the direction of the Public Health Preparedness (PHP) Manager. Funding for this position is from a grant term. Work involves assisting the Public Health Department staff, state, and local government in conducting collection and testing of lab specimens. Responsibilities will include working at the PHEP community testing clinic and in the PHEP programmatic area.
EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC WORK PERFORMED:
1) Collection of specimens for testing, reporting results to clients, and data entry of results; 2) Scheduling departmental appointments to include assisting at the front test to facilitate lab activities: 3) Complete PHEP lab, epidemiological, and programmatic activities; 4) Coordinate lab activity ELR transfers to DSHS and correct errors in lab data; 5) Act as a PHEP subject matter expert on electronic records system; 6) Pursue methods to refine PHEP and public health data processes and collaborate with departmental staff to coordinate efforts; 7) Participates in training opportunities to meet learning needs in this position which may require overnight travel; 8) Responds in emergency situations which may include a temporarily irregular work schedule. 9) Other duties as assigned.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
None
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work indoors and outdoors. Ability to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary. May be exposed to electrical, mechanical or chemical hazards when operating/maintaining office equipment and potential risk of exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
Frequent contact with the public, MRC volunteers, employees, healthcare providers and staff, City and State officials in person and by telephone. May encounter home visiting arenas that could be high risk.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Previous medical or healthcare experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to be analytical, good problem solving skills, technical skills, good customer service, excellent interpersonal skills and oral communication; clear and informative written communication; good teamwork, efficient change management, quality management, cost consciousness, diversity in the workforce, organizational support, sound and accurate judgment, motivation of staff and self, planning and organizational skills, professionalism at all times, quality within the department, quantity in a timely manner, safety and security within the department, adaptable to changes, good attendance and punctuality, dependability and innovation. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Knowledge of Windows operating system; internet browser software; Microsoft Office. Knowledge of computer applications; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, bilingual (English and Spanish) is preferred; ability to explain complex information at an appropriate level for individuals; ability to interpret policies and to implement procedures. Medical background preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Valid Texas Driver License required. Must complete IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 training and within six months of hire.
Job Details
Job ID
81-0102
Category
Full Time Employment
Status
Open
Posted
January 23, 2025
Closing
Open Until Filled
Salary : $15
