CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I, OPT A
Chicago, IL, US, 60612-4224
Agency: Department of Public Health
Office: Disease Control
Division: Laboratory
Posting ID: 85-22-0209
Posted: 05/13-05/26/2022
Salary: $4793-$7089/monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
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CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency email listed below.
Posting Identification #
85-22-0209
Agency Marketing Statement
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $600 million in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,100 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Position Overview
Under general supervision, subject to the provisions of the CLIA ‘88 , is responsible for conducting and interpreting less complex clinical laboratory tests for the detection of Hepatitis, Rabies and syphilis, QA/QC activities, preventive maintenance, researching new technologies and providing input to the supervisor concerning new testing methodologies.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs Immunoassays for the detection of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg), antibody to Hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HB’s), antibody to Hepatitis B core antigen (Total Core), and IgM antibody to Hepatitis B Core antigen (Core IgM), and HIV.
- Performs direct fluorescent Rabies antibody assays (DFA’s) on specimens submitted for routine and emergency testing.
- Provides assistance to other units.
- Performs and documents quality control of testing procedures and preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Participates in approved proficiency testing programs that serve to measure the quality of test reagents and technical proficiency.
- Assists with research on an investigational basis of new technologies and procedures under consideration for laboratory implementation.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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.
- Requires working knowledge or methods and techniques of clinical laboratory analysis, working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of microscopes, analytical balance and centrifuges.
- Ability to apply sterile techniques, maintain accurate records; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Excellent computer skills and work experience in Microsoft software products including, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. is highly desirable.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Work Location: 2121 W Taylor St Chicago, IL 60612-4224
Job Function: Sciences and Natural Resources
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.
Please submit application via email to: DPH.HRApplications@illinois.gov
Include Posting ID #: 85-22-0209 and applicant's name in the subject line when applying.
Current State Employees:
- Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency email address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency email address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency email address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Former State Employees:
- Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency email address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Non-State Employees:
- Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) and official college transcripts (where applicable) to the Agency email address listed above.
- Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s) will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
** DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**
You MUST send a paper application to the Agency email listed above.