Specimen Receiving & Processing Technician Limited Duration (3 Positions Available) -Hillsboro, OR
- Oregon Health Authority
- Hillsboro, OR
- Jan 30, 2023
Job Description
REQ-118544
Close Date: 2/5/2023
Salary: $3,131 - $4,693
Work Location: On-Site, Hillsboro, OR
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR is recruiting for three Specimen Receiving & Processing Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician 1) to provide analytical and specialized testing support for infectious diseases and agents.
These are full-time, limited duration, classified positions which is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of the positions is expected to last 17 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.
The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory supports state and local infectious disease control efforts, screens newborns for heritable disorders detectable at birth, and assures the quality of testing in clinical and environmental laboratories.
What will you do?
As the Specimen Receiving & Processing Technician, you will provide preanalytical specimen task support which includes specimen receiving, data entry, racking, kit assembly and distribution. This position functions within the programs by receiving and processing test samples received, preparing and shipping test collection kits, preparing and shipping infectious and diagnostic samples, entering data, reviewing reports, processing mail, and proofing and correcting data.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
One year of "technical trainee" experience as a laboratory assistant in a clinical laboratory; OR Completion of a certified clinical laboratory training program; OR
A certificate or associate degree in an applied science from an accredited medical or clinical laboratory technician training program.
Requested Skills
- Prior clinical laboratory experience preferred.
- Experience with all aspects of processing clinical specimens, such as organizing, sorting and preparing specimens for testing, labeling, handling and delivering specimens.
- Experience supporting laboratory functions, such as sterilizing and decontaminating equipment, maintaining and calibrating equipment on schedule.
- Data entry skills, preferably with confidential patent information.
- Experience conveying or correcting information in verbal and in written formats.
- Outstanding client/customer service and phone skills.
- Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment
Working Conditions:
The work in this role will be performed at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, located at 7202 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
URL
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www.oregonjobs.gov REQ-118544
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.