County of Shasta - Public Health Microbiologist I and II - Urgent Hire | Redding, CA

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  • Location: Redding, CA

  • Company: Express Employment Professionals

resume to.@ and we would be happy to consider you for other open positions. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed County of Shasta application or your resume will not be considered (instructions will be provided if you qualify).

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application. Do you possess a valid California State Public Health Microbiologists Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services? Yes __ No __ If no to question #1, have you taken a recent California exam to become certified as a Public Health Microbiologist? Yes___ No__ If yes to question #2, please list month and year exam was

taken. About the Client: Express Employment Redding is partnering with the County of Shasta. Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.

With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. About the Position: Public Health Microbiologist I/II Under general direction of the Director of the Public Health Laboratory, the Public Health Microbiologist I/II performs microbiological and related public health laboratory examinations and related work as required. The Public

Health Microbiologist I/II is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for test results reporting on clinical and environmental specimens.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Public Health Microbiologist I This is the entry level class for microbiologists who have recently been certified as Public Health Microbiologists or have been out of practice for a number of years. Incumbents apply requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities in learning to perform the full scope of Public Health Microbiologist duties. Public Health Microbiologist II The Public Health Microbiologist II is distinguished from the Public Health Microbiologist I by the added responsibility of the Quality Control and Quality Assurance functions.

IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have: Experience working in a local or state Public Health Laboratory. Excellent communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. A willingness and ability to work as part of a team. Example of Duties: Public Health Microbiologist I/II Performs examinations and control tests including mycobacteriological, mycological, parasitological, serological, virological, and bacteriological examinations to determine the absence or presence and nature of disease or abnormal conditions; conducts quality control tests on media and reagents; may draw and examine blood and make qualitative determinations of blood, urine, and other body fluids; performs laboratory analysis of drinking water, recreational waters, food, milk and other specimens; prepares specimens for mailing to reference laboratories; sets up and cares for laboratory equipment and apparatus; keeps records and makes reports; inventories and requisitions equipment and supplies; confers with medical personnel; may assist the Public Health Laboratory Director in directing and training technical personnel; follows the Laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of test results; maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing (PT) samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens; adheres to the Laboratorys quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibration and maintenance performed; follows the Laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the Laboratorys established acceptable levels of performance; identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, corrects the problems, and notifies the Laboratory Director and/or Health Officer; documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the Laboratorys established performance specifications; and related duties as required.

Additionally, for Public Health Microbiologist II The Public Health Microbiologist II is the Laboratorys Quality Assurance Coordinator. Establishes the Laboratorys quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programs appropriate for the testing performed; establishes the parameter for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensures that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis, and reporting test results; resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the Laboratorys established performance specifications; verifies test procedures performed and establishes the Laboratorys test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system; conducts QC test on media and reagents; ensures enrollment and participation in approved proficiency testing (PT) programs commensurate with the services offered; ensures test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly; identifies training needs and assists the Laboratory Director in assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed.

Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following: Public Health Microbiologist I/II Knowledge of: Equipment, terminology, and techniques used to perform public health laboratory tests; the principles of bacteriology, serology, mycology, virology, and parasitology; causes and modes of disease transmission; preparation, mounting, and staining of specimens.

Ability to: Perform microbiological and biochemical examinations skillfully set up and operate technical laboratory equipment; perform accurate tests and analyses; detect equipment malfunctions and substitute alternative testing methods; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively with supervisor, patients, agencies, and Health Department staff; understand and contribute effectively to the mission of the Public Health Department; and observe proper safety precautions and procedures.

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