2017-2388 Lab Assistant Specialist

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities And Position Qualifications

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Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Understanding of Toxicology and or Forensic Science
• Minimum three-month intensive in-lab training with appropriate written exams provided by the Medical Technologist Supervisor.
• Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter
• Demonstrated and proven ability/experience in accomplishments in all of our five core values:
• Shine
• Team
• Accurate
• Respect
• Standardize
  

Under general supervision of a Pathologist and other supervision, and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Performs all essential duties of a laboratory assistant specialist in Toxicology
• Performs lab testing under the direct supervision of technologist as applicable at testing site
• May be a certified dangerous goods packer/shipper
• May be assigned to work at various locations as required
• Responsible for maintaining on-going re-certification
• Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements
• Must have reliable and consistent attendance and comply with Company guidelines on attendance
• Performs other duties assigned
  
  

Physical Capabilities

• Occasional carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects; and lifting of up to 50 lbs may be required
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Must be able to hear, see, and respond adequately
• Frequent prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and bending over
• Use of hands and fingers
  
  

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Perceive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material
• Ability to see things from the customer’s/patient’s point of view and respond in a timely appropriate and courteous manner
• Handle emergency situations with calmness and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively with others and promotes positive working relationships
• Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately
• Understand meaning of words, ideas associated with them and their effective use
• Understand instructions, reason, and make judgments
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy required
• CUSTOMER-FOCUSED: Aware of customer needs; makes decisions with customer in mind; builds strong customer relationships.
• COMMUNICATOR: Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; possesses strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• PROBLEM SOLVER: Uses data and logic to quickly find solutions to difficult challenges.
• COLLABORATIVE: Works effectively with others to accomplish goals.
• TECHNICALLY COMPETENT: Possesses and maintains the functional and technical knowledge and skills to successfully perform job.
• QUALITY CONSCIOUS: Delivers accuracy and precision in work products; mindful of technical requirements, rules, and standards.
• TIME-WISE: Prioritizes; respects others’ time; adheres to schedules and agendas.
  
  

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company

Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

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