Laboratory assistant w/ special duties - kona community hospital - united states, oum el bouaghi

job functions, duties, responsibilities and position qualifications:

summary

the laboratory assistant-(with special morgue duties) performs tasks to support the laboratory technical staff in the areas of specimen procurement, specimen processing, body transport, storage and release and some basic lab testing.

qualifications

high school diploma, g.e.d. or equivalent requiredunderstanding of medical terminology preferredtechnology/data entry experience preferred1+ years of customer service experience preferredable and authorized to work in the united statesfor hospital settings, additional requirements may apply and change without notice, including, but not limited to, criminal background check, health clearance and hospital compliance trainingsuccessfully pass company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafterdemonstrated and proven ability/experience in accomplishments in all of our five core values:shineteamaccuraterespectstandardize



essential functions

under general supervision and in accordance with company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:

identifies patients with accuracy to perform venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks with proficiency without supervisionlabels specimens accurately and distributes them to the appropriate department to ensure specimen integritymay accession specimens accurately into the lis system using prescribed laboratory guidelinesprocesses specimens and prepares them for testing utilizing various types of lab equipmentmay track all specimen samples in the lis system for inventory purposes as requiredmaintains phlebotomy area and trays with ample supplies and in a clean and safe conditionmaintains adequate level of supplies in the accessioning work area, where applicableassists in the care and maintenance of lab work area, furnishings and equipmenttroubleshoots missing sample inquiries from other clh facilities or physician officesfollows test requirements of reference laboratory and procures appropriate specimen for testingassists in disposing of all laboratory wastes following osha and lab guidelinesmay operate lab autoclave to render hazardous materials safetransports bodies from hospital facility patient units including the emergency department to the designated morgue or body storage refrigerators or refrigerated lockers.coordinates and releases bodies from hospital morgue to designated mortuaries.maintains all documentation of body storage receipts into morgue and release from morgue.assists the lab manager and supervisor with other related duties involving body storage and release.will be included in the on-call schedule for after hours body transport.may act as backup receptionist or couriermay perform weekly inventory at site and place order with the purchasing departmentmay receive requested stock items and distribute them to the appropriate place within the laboratorymay perform limited testing (i.e., finger sticks, bleeding times, and sweat tests)may perform urine drug collections per dot guidelines and process urine drug specimensmay pack and prepare dangerous goods shipment items to outer island and/or mainlandmay be assigned to work at other locations as requiredadheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements & guidelinesmaintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendanceperforms other duties as assigned


physical capabilities


carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects; and lifting of up to 50 lbs may be requiredmoderate to heavy physical effort.  must be able to lift bodies up to 200 pounds or more (with assistance of a cadaver lift or another person)frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouchingmust be able to hear, see, and respond adequatelyfrequent prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and bending overfinger dexterity and eye-hand coordination


working environment


air conditioned laboratory environment/morgue environmentfrequent exposure to video display terminalsfrequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), bio-hazardous body fluids, and occasional hazardous chemicalssufficient noise and interruptions to cause distractionexposure to cadavers in different stages of decompositionmay be asked to work extended hours

skills/abilities/competencies

ability to follow written and oral instructionsability to reason and make judgments (critical thinking)ability to understand the meaning of words, ideas associated with them and their effective use.ability to perceive pertinent details and verbal or tabular materialability to see things from the customer’s/patient’s point of view and respond in a timely appropriate and courteous mannerability to handle emergency or crisis situationsability to work effectively with others and promote positive working relationshipsability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accuratelyability to work independently and be self-motivated to complete responsibilities.effective oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy requiredcustomer-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.

acknowledgement

the above statements are intended to describe the general nature, type and level of work being performed by the employee(s) functioning in this position.  the statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.  the company reserves the right to add, delete or modify assigned duties at any time.  reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  i have read and received the job description listed above and am responsible for following the job description outlined during my employment with the company.

scheduled weekly hours:

40

work shift:

company:

clinical laboratories of hawaii, llp

regular, full-time

40hrs/wk

schedule: variable

primary shift: days

secondary shift: evenings, nights

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