What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug Testing Technician - Male position at Warren County Ohio?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
WARREN COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT
General Division
500 Justice Drive
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
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CLA SSIFICATION TITLE: DRUG TESTING TECHNICIAN
FLS A STATUS: Non Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full & Part Time Available
CIV IL SERVICE STATUS: Classified WORK SCHEDULE: Hours May Vary & May
REPORTS TO: Associate Director (CIP) Include Weekends &
REVISED: 2.23.22 Evenings
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to work independently and as part of a close team.
- Willingness to listen, learn, develop, and grow.
- Ability to work with court personnel and offenders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up lab and perform routine laboratory testing procedures using instant urine cup or mouth
- Assist and educate clients about testing procedures.
- Ability to recognize, identify and respond to manipulative behavior effectively.
- Operate laboratory information system section of the court’s case management system to input
- Must be able to work extended hours when necessary.
- Maintain proper quality control procedures.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationship with clients, public and court staff.
- Maintain a safe and appropriate work area.
- Adhere to drug testing policies and procedures.
- Attend required meetings and trainings.
- Work as a team member with the laboratory department and all other areas of the court.
- Document work processes as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of current medical terminology.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Complete annual Common Pleas Court required training hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be punctual and maintain an excellent attendance record.
- Possesses superior customer service skills and excellent verbal communication.
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- As an essential function of this position, the employee must be able to handle high levels of
subordinates, outside contractors, and other agency personnel.
- Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills; employee frequently talks and
data entry skills.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously with extreme accuracy, while
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to last-minute assignment changes.
- Employee must not contribute to or create a hostile work environment; employee must refrain
from gossip or harassment of another employee; employee shall not engage in any activity that
unreasonably interferes with the performance of any other employee, such as sexual
harassment, unlawful discrimination, or any other behavior that unduly demeans or intimidates
another employee.
- Will have direct contact with felony and misdemeanor offenders.
- Requires the use of universal precautions due to exposure to communicable diseases, toxic
substances, blood, bodily fluids, tissue, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sit for extended periods of time; frequently stand, bend, crouch, kneel and able to lift and carry
computer and its peripherals including keyboarding, mouse and monitor for extended periods of
time; use of telephones, calculators, copiers and fax machines; normal manual dexterity and
eye-hand coordination; corrected vision to normal range; vision demands include close, detailed
vision when operating the computer, with the ability to adjust focus for close work. Ability to
grasp and manipulate files; frequent hand and/or wrist motion, frequent reaching at or above
shoulder level. Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
- Department Head or Court Administrator.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of court rules.
- Ability to act as the liaison between the courts, external agencies and other departments.
- Ability to learn and effectively perform all necessary administrative duties.
- Ability to interface pleasantly and professionally with public and staff.
- Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
- Ability to contribute to group efforts, establish positive relationships with other employees,
- Ability to complete work in an accurate, neat, timely and well-organized manner.
- Knowledge of and ability to use Word and Excel and job-related software. Must possess
- Must possess outstanding communications ability [oral and written].
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CONFIDENTIAL DATA
- Must maintain confidentiality; will have access to and must maintain confidential information
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- None
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be twenty-one [21] years of age at the time of appointment (any misdemeanor criminal
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (driving infractions will be reviewed on individual basis).
- Must be detail oriented with demonstrated computer skills.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. While an individual with a college degree may
- Must demonstrate tact and professionalism in working with people.
This position is subject to a post-offer drug screen and a background check.
THE WARREN COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This position in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be
performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and
perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority or designee.
My signature below signifies that I have reviewed and understand the contents of my position
description. I am aware of the requirements of my position and will perform to the best of my ability the
job duties and requirements specified in this position description.
Employee Signature Date
Appointing Authority or Designee Date
Interested candidates should submit a Resume and Cover Letter, including a brief overview of relevant
work experience and education to: Mike Steele at mike.steele@co.warren.oh.us.