Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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The Laboratory Assistant Float OPSC (LAFOPSC) performs tasks to support the laboratory technical staff in the areas of specimen procurement, specimen processing and some basic lab testing. The position is required to work between multiple locations (both internal and external) on various shifts, often with little notice. Must have excellent ability to interact and interface with a wide range of colleagues, patients, donors and physicians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent preferred (in absence of a High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent, a basic competency test will be administered)
• Minimum two-years experience of proven successful Lab Assistant experience, preferably with the Company or participation in an approved education program with a focus on phlebotomy and laboratory curriculum.
• Valid driver’s license is required with an acceptable driving record and access to reliable daily transportation to drive to various customer sites
• Understanding of medical terminology preferred
• Computer data entry experience required
• Excellent track record working with physician office staff, physicians, colleagues, clients and patients
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred
• Able and authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable, dependable, and flexible to work at our various locations at different times with very little notice
• Additional requirements may apply and change without notice, including, but not limited to, criminal background check, health clearance and hospital compliance training
• Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter

Essential Functions

Under general supervision and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Identifies patients/donors with accuracy to perform venipunctures, heelsticks, fingersticks and other specimen collection with proficiency without supervision.
• Successfully completes and maintains urine drug screen and breath alcohol testing certification.
• Performs toxicology (i.e., urine drug) collections and breath alcohol testing, per DOT guidelines
• Provides on-site or in-house urine drug collections or breath-alcohol testing.
• Labels specimens accurately and distributes them to the appropriate department to ensure specimen integrity.
• Accessions specimens accurately into the LIS system using prescribed laboratory guidelines.
• Processes specimens and prepares them for testing utilizing various types of lab equipment.
• Track all specimen samples in systems for inventory purposes as required.
• Maintains phlebotomy/collection area and equipment with ample supplies and in a clean and safe condition.
• Maintains adequate level of supplies in the processing work area, where applicable.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of lab work area, furnishings and equipment.
• Troubleshoots missing samples inquiries from other CLH facilities or physician offices.
• Follows test requirements of reference laboratory and procures appropriate specimen for testing.
• Assists in disposing of all laboratory wastes following OSHA and lab guidelines.
• Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements and guidelines
• Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance
• Conducts after-hour drug screen collections and breath-alcohol testing.
• Has own reliable transportation to drive to client on-site locations; will be reimbursed mileage at IRS rate
• Performs other duties as assigned

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

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