Position Information Position Information Posting Title Medical Technologist II Job Requisition Number COA079411 Position Number 104985 Job Type Full-Time Division Name APH CD - Clinical Minimum Qualifications Graduation with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university , plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to working in a clinical laboratory. Licenses or Certifications: Certification as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists ( ASCP ) or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel ( NCA ) or other recognized association. Notes to Applicants The Medical Technologist II performs pre-analytical laboratory procedures for identification of STDs. This includes but not limited to phlebotomy, processing of specimen, testing of specimen and reporting test results for the CD Unit. The laboratory staff will maintain records of quality control, preventative maintenance, CQJ documentation, audit or infection control practices and have an ongoing written quality improvement program. Advises on QA issues related to outreach screening activities. Will comply with safety practices and proper use of tools and equipment. When completing the City of Austin employment application : Attach your certification as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologist ( ASCP ) or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel ( NCA ) or other recognized association to Other Documents below. A cover letter and résumé are required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. The application must include dates (month and year) for each job history entry. In addition, the resume information should match the information on the COA application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are selected to interview: Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference. This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ). If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required. All Austin Public Health worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any Austin Public Health worksite including parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days. Pay Range $19.50 $24.81 Hourly Hours 8:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday Friday Job Close Date 01/25/2019 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Health Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Grant Funded Category Technical Location RBJ Health Center, 15 Waller St. Austin, Texas 78702 Preferred Qualifications Phlebotomy experience with pediatric clients, adult clients, and clients who inject drugs. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Assist in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests. Prepare specimens for analysis. Log all tests performed. Perform clinical lab tests in some or all of the following areas following established procedures: chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood typing and matching. Perform tests including blood counts and differential, blood chemistry stet, therapeutic drug monitoring, urinalysis stet, blood coagulation, toxicology stet, inoculating media and gram stain readings etc. Perform quality checks on tests and instruments. Break down instruments for repairs and maintenance. Record test results. Communicate with patients, doctors, nurses and other health care workers. Collect blood specimens from patients. Assist in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of a wide variety of clinical test procedures. Knowledge of the equipment and reagents used in the laboratory. Knowledge of safety practices when working with body fluids. Skill in the performance of a variety of clinical lab tests. Skill in communicating with, and assisting less experienced lab personnel. Skill in documenting and communicating test results. Skill in working quickly and effectively and in setting priorities. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with health care staff, physicians, patients and the general public. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.