Technical Medical Associate II

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• Under general supervision operates, maintains, calibrates electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical laboratory instruments.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and calibration services.
• Coordinate and perform unscheduled corrective maintenance.
• Generate and maintain all equipment maintenance records utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and distributes them to the supervisors to ensure DPH's compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
• Train less experienced staff and advise supervisors with selecting new instrumentation when necessary.
• Create and maintain a milage/maintenance spreadsheet for Laboratory Vehicles
• Provide billing for services rendered to outside agencies utilizing the "Standard Invoice and Payment System" and filing travel forms for reimbursement.

State

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency

Additional Requirements:

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

• A good mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all types of mechanical hand and power tools.
• Be able to read and understand electronic schematics and circuit diagrams.
• Communicate effectively with the general public and staff members.
• Ability to wear protective clothing.
• Have vision corrective to 20/40 and not colorblind.
• Able to lift 50 pounds to a height of 36 inches.
• Able to bend, stand or sit for a long period of time.
• Must be able to travel overnight for a period of up to four nights a week.

EEO:
The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN:
In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

* Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.