Job/Position DescriptionLaboratory Technician IIIWorks under limited supervision of the Newborn Screening (NBS) Specimen Receiving Group Manger with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Receives and processes specimens received by the Laboratory Services Section (LSS). Verifies work of co-workers and ensures accuracy and integrity of daily reports and related data for specimens. Distributes specimens, samples, and forms as needed. Performs tasks on priority or critical specimens as assigned. May assist team leads on troubleshooting, new employee training, and other required Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures. Provides customer service. Follows all QA/QC procedures and reports any errors and problems to Team Leads or Managers. Performs other duties as assigned, including COOP activation. Essential Job FunctionsEJF 1. Receives and processes specimens and samples received at the laboratory, including but not limited to microbiological, clinical chemistry, and environmental specimens/samples. Sorts, determines pre-analytical acceptability, and assigns lab numbers for all specimens/samples that are suitable for DSHS laboratory testing. Ensures that all requisition forms are properly completed. Checks and verifies accuracy of work performed by others. Completes specimen and form processing by deadlines set forth in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manuals (35%)EJF 2. Performs assigned tasks including but not limited to processing unsatisfactory specimens, abnormal specimens, and packaging/delivery of specimens. Uses various Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to enter test requests, search for patient demographic information, and track information for cataloging and auditing purposes. Completes and documents all required quality control (QC) steps as defined in SOP for assigned procedures. Responsible for ensuring daily reports are completed for QC purposes. Completes and documents all required quality control (QC) steps as defined in SOP for assigned procedures. (20%)EJF 3. Performs assigned tasks including but not limited to processing unsatisfactory specimens and abnormal specimens. Uses various Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to enter test requests, search for patient demographic information, and track information for cataloging and auditing purposes. Completes and documents all required quality control (QC) steps, reports, and documents, as defined in SOP for assigned check-in procedures. (20%)EJF 4. Provides customer service. Ensures that customer needs are met regarding the handling of specimens. Greets customers and records packages received by carriers, USPS or hand deliveries. Provides information to providers and submitters according to SOPs. Assists Team Lead and Group Manager to solve logistical and technical problems. (10%)EJF 5. Tasks require the ability to lift, push, pull and carry packages, boxes, and/or coolers up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day. For all packages over 50 lbs., assistance is required. Deliver or pick up packages, boxes, and/or coolers via state vehicle. Safe operation of a state-owned vehicle or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business and an acceptable driving record must be maintained in accordance with DSHS Policy OS-3901, Fleet Operations and Management and Procedures and standards developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Based on your work area, consistently comply with DSHS Laboratory, local, state and federal guideline https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=588090 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.