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Medical/Clinical Specialist

Georgia Department of Public Health
locationSavannah, GA, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/20/2025
Full Time

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Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining all laboratory functions related to the Chatham County Health Dept. Duties include but are not limited to verifying clinical proficiency in STD diagnostics districtwide, stocking and inventorying equipment needed for clinical proficiency testing, updating and writing SOPs as needed for testing kits, conducting newborn metabolic screenings, conduct paternity screenings, conduct covid testing on the rapid NAAT machine, calibrate equipment, train new staff on laboratory equipment, resolve bills related to lab services, orders vaccines/drugs and oversees inventory in GRITS, maintains primary 24/7 response for al lab coolers/freezers from alarm company. This position also oversees and serves as a point of reference throughout the district for CLIA certification and any lab related question or services. Provides training to nurses in all county health departments.



Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university, certification as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), and three (3) years of job-related science experience; or Associate degree and two (2) years of experience at the lower level Medical/Clinical Specialist 2 (LSP011) or equivalent position

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave

• Defined Benefit retirement plan

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Care Spending Account

• Dependent Care Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Legal Insurance

• Long-Term Care Insurance

• Specified Illness

• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment

• Physical Activity Breaks

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount program

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.