What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Alcohol Test Unit Technician position at Fairfax County Government?
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Performs venipuncture for blood alcohol testing. Oversees the Alcohol Technician Unit (ATU) operations and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures. Serves as the backup if an ATU technician is not available. Serves as the custodian of evidential test documents, assembles and produces them upon the demand of subpoena, and appears in court to testify. Maintains records and files as needed. Completes reports and required billing paperwork to ensure that proper reimbursement is made by the courts. Monitors supply levels and orders supplies as appropriate. Performs other related ATU work as required.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to:
High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education;
Plus, two years of medical or hospital experience performing venipuncture.
Certificates And Licenses Required
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check, polygraph exam, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
Preferred Qualifications
Four years of experience performing venipuncture at a medical facility or hospital. Experience testifying in court for work-related cases.
Physical Requirements
Work requires the ability to operate keyboard driven equipment, to operate devices with tablet technologies, and to sit or stand for periods of time. Must be able to draw blood. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Requisition 26-01428
Performs venipuncture for blood alcohol testing. Oversees the Alcohol Technician Unit (ATU) operations and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures. Serves as the backup if an ATU technician is not available. Serves as the custodian of evidential test documents, assembles and produces them upon the demand of subpoena, and appears in court to testify. Maintains records and files as needed. Completes reports and required billing paperwork to ensure that proper reimbursement is made by the courts. Monitors supply levels and orders supplies as appropriate. Performs other related ATU work as required.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
- Trains Unit Technicians in procedures and techniques;
- Provides guidance to Unit Technicians in the performance of their duties;
- Maintains records on Unit's activities;
- Produces documents under court order (also known as Duces Tecum Subpoenas);
- In the presence of the arresting officer, draws blood to be tested for alcohol or drug content;
- Places blood in vials to be sent to an outside laboratory for analysis;
- Logs data on each test administered and maintains test records;
- Testifies in court as to test procedures and results;
- Deals with citizens tactfully and courteously under adverse conditions.
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
- Knowledge of standard methods for performing venipuncture;
- Skill in performing technical venipuncture procedures;
- Ability to successfully train others in Unit techniques;
- Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and to be truthful at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to:
High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education;
Plus, two years of medical or hospital experience performing venipuncture.
Certificates And Licenses Required
- Driver's License (Required)
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification - Required
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check, polygraph exam, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
Preferred Qualifications
Four years of experience performing venipuncture at a medical facility or hospital. Experience testifying in court for work-related cases.
Physical Requirements
Work requires the ability to operate keyboard driven equipment, to operate devices with tablet technologies, and to sit or stand for periods of time. Must be able to draw blood. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Requisition 26-01428