CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 2205

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs routine laboratory tests on biological samples received from the County’s Methadone Maintenance Clinics and the Probation Department. The employee accessions samples received, and performs physical and chemical tests to determine compliance with Methadone Maintenance and Probation Department requirements. Work is performed pursuant to established protocols under direct supervision, and the exercise of independent judgment is limited. Performance is reviewed by a technical supervisor who checks and interprets test results, and by an administrative supervisor who reviews performance for adherence to established policies and procedures. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Accessions samples received into the laboratory LIMS system;

Performs immunoassay screening of samples to determine the presence or absence of drugs;

Isolates and extracts drugs from urine samples;

Performs standard laboratory tests for the presence of drugs or other toxic agents in a variety of specimens;

Operates a variety of physical and chemical testing instrumentation;

Sets up, breaks down, and performs routine maintenance on testing instrumentation;

Performs other routine laboratory duties such as preparing reagents and properly disposing of samples.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices; working knowledge of the methods of making chemical analyses of blood and urine samples; skill in measuring and weighing small quantities of liquid and solid substances; ability to learn proper use of laboratory equipment; ability to learn methods, procedures, and practices of testing and sampling; ability to perform assigned tasks according to exactly prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

a) Possession of a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician; or,

b) Possession of a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

License issued by the State of New York to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Technician must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

06/17/19

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive