Ops Health Support Technician

Requisition No: 827056 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: Salary: $25.00/hr. Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Open Competitive Opportunity OPS Health Support Technician $25.00/HR, 16 hours per week Preferably Mondays and Thursdays Your Specific Responsibilities: This is work involving the provision of health support services performing general clinical and laboratory support two days per week. Direct Services: Performs the following functions in assigned clinics - takes and records patient temperature, pulse, weight, height, and blood pressures. Prepares patient for examination and assists the practitioner as necessary. Certified in phlebotomy, collects, and prepares laboratory specimens and performs routine tests, i.e., hemoglobin/hematocrits and urine tests. Performs venipunctures, collects, and prepares specimens in proper tubes and makes ready for laboratory pickup. Performs EKGs under the direction of clinic supervisor or designee. Documents accurately and thoroughly in patient's record and, as required, other locations, i.e., laboratory log. Supportive Services: Maintains a clean and safe environment, adequate supplies, and equipment in exam rooms, laboratory, and surrounding work areas. Inventories and orders lab and clinic supplies as needed. Participates in educational activities including clinic education, community programs, patient education, in-service programs, and continuing education. Performs other related duties as required. Access to confidential records and computer access will be based on the need to know when involved in specific patient's care, billing activities, ordering prescribed medications or supplies, investigating communicable disease reports established quality improvement activities, i.e., peer review, records review audits, and investigating complaints. Uses knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH-Indian River; assists in improvement projects, as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others. Skill in interviewing clients to obtain needed information and recording information in clients' chart. Skill in phlebotomy and collecting lab specimens. Trained to pack and ship lab specimens properly. Ability to operate and navigate computer using necessary systems and software and standard office equipment and supplies. Ability to interview clients and obtain medical information, recording information in state health systems. Ability to interview clients maintaining confidentiality, building rapport and trust to provide the care they need. Ability to plan and follow instructions. Qualifications: Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural Phlebotomy Certification Certified Nursing Assistant High school diploma or equivalent At least one year of experience in phlebotomy At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available: State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory). Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office). Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed). Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed). Deferred Compensation (voluntary). Employee Assistance Program (voluntary). And more. For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit . Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.