Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) · 3 weeks ago
CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$5,928/mo - $8,493/mo
1+ years expThe Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform the duties as Clinical Laboratory Technologist 1. This role involves conducting diagnostic testing procedures for food and waterborne disease outbreaks and potential bio-terrorism agents, utilizing automated laboratory instruments for clinical and environmental samples.
GovernmentHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, performs analytical testing on clinical specimens for disease outbreak testing, infectious disease testing and potential bioterrorism agents and blood lead, reports results
Performs experiments on specimens in order to detect the presence of organisms or conditions using fully automated, complex analyzers
Provides assistance to other units
Identifies methods and prepares clinical and environmental specimens for appropriate testing
Performs and documents participation in the proficiency testing program
Handles, sterilizes and disposes of infectious waste in accordance with the approved guidelines and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology from a recognized college or university; or a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in one of the chemical, biological, or physical sciences, supplemented by one year's professional clinical laboratory experience
Preferred
One (1) year experience testing clinical microorganisms using molecular techniques, including PCR, for extraction, detection, and analysis of DNA and RNA
One (1) year of experience using standard laboratory equipment such as biological safety cabinets, analytical balances, and centrifuges
Thorough knowledge of performing quality control testing and the regulatory basis for maintaining a quality assurance program in an accredited laboratory
One (1) year of experience performing standard laboratory techniques such as pipetting, streaking for isolation, use of a microscope, and running assays for microorganism identification
One (1) year experience using laboratory related software programs such as a laboratory information management system
Extensive knowledge of CLIA regulations for diagnostic testing in a high-complexity clinical testing laboratory
One (1) year experience interpreting laboratory reports in a clinical diagnostic or public health laboratory
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Company
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) works to protect the health and improve the lives of Illinoisans.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley Thoele, MSN, MBA, RN
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Evan McGinley
Chief Administrative Law Judge and Acting Ethics Officer
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