Laboratory Technician Senior: St. Bride's Correctional Center

Title: Laboratory Technician Senior: St. Bride's Correctional Center

State Role Title: Laboratory and Research Tech - 59072

Hiring Range: $40,135-$62,611

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: St. Brides Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position provides laboratory support in the Medical Department at a Major Correctional Center. Primarily performs various lab tests, such as blood counts, sodium and potassium analysis, serum chemistries, urinalysis, and a number of other procedures. Performs control-value testing on equipment, updates charts and records, schedules appointments, and maintains documentation in appropriate logs and files. Provides orientation to medical staff and inmates and maintains adequate and appropriate lab supplies. Assists in the Medical Unit supporting others as needed. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy skills to include venipuncture

Knowledge of microbiology and laboratory science

Ability to operate and maintain various point-of-care equipment

Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of record keeping

Skilled in recording and reporting test results

Demonstrated ability to operate standard laboratory equipment

Demonstrated skill and proficiency in the use of computers and related hardware, applications, and software to include the Internet and Microsoft Office or similar office productivity software, and automated databases

Ability to accurately assess situations.

Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments

Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and manage/meet all deadlines

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

 

Contact Information

Name: Christina Payne

Phone: (804) 971-6084

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.