Title: Laboratory Technician Senior #00047: River North Correctional Center
State Role Title: Laboratory and Research Tech
Hiring Range: $42,786 - $66,746
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: River North Corr Center
Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This position provides laboratory support in the Medical Department at a major Correctional Center. Primarily performs various lab tests, such as blood counts, sodium and potassium analysis, serum chemistries, urinalysis, and a number of other procedures. Performs control-value testing on equipment, updates charts and records, schedules appointments, and maintains documentation in appropriate logs and files. Provides orientation to medical staff and inmates and maintains adequate and appropriate lab supplies. Assists in the Medical Unit supporting others as needed. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Phlebotomy skills to include venipuncture.
Knowledge of microbiology and laboratory science.
Ability to operate and maintain various point-of-care equipment.
Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of record keeping.
Skilled in recording and reporting test results.
Demonstrated ability to operate standard laboratory equipment.
Demonstrated skill and proficiency in the use of computers and related hardware, applications, and software to include the Internet and Microsoft Office or similar office productivity software, and automated databases.
Ability to accurately assess situations. Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments.
Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and manage/meet all deadlines.
Additional Considerations
Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Alexandra Helfrecht
Phone: (804) 235-1883
Email: [email protected]
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
