Clinical Laboratory Program Advisor
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Clinical Laboratory Program Advisor to join the Division of Medical-Clinical Service, Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur, GA.
This is a GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as a liaison between the laboratory and the sentinel laboratories.
- Maintains a current contact list for all sentinel laboratories in the state of Georgia.
- Oversees the coordination of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) laboratory Preparedness Exercise (LPX) survey for the state of Georgia.
- Coordinates and develops an exercise notification plan for the sentinel laboratories.
- Coordinates site visits and maintains contact with the sentinel partners on a regular basis.
- Communicates current public health related updates to sentinel laboratory procedures with partners.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for Georgia hospital laboratories.
- Assists the laboratory training coordinator with Bioterrorism (BT) wet workshops, and packaging and shipping trainings.
- Maintains Select Agent clearance to work with BT agents.
- Maintains competency to work with the BT agents in an emergency event.
- Coordinate covid sample pickups from hospitals and health departments to laboratory.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing work related to area of assignment
OR
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of experience performing work related to area of assignment
OR One year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Prgm Consultant 2 (HCP091) or position equivalent.
Note: Some positions may require licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as a medical technologist, MT(ASCP) or equivalent certification.
- Experience in methods for training development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Experience coordinating hospital and/or public health laboratory responses to public health emergencies.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
NOTE:
- The successful candidate for the position must undergo background check by the Department of Justice and get security clearance from the Department of Homeland Security.
- This position directly supports the GPHL's emergency response program and employees may be required to regularly work on various shifts, weekends and/or holidays as deemed necessary by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory.
- Overnight travel will be required.