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

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
• 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

Not specified

Job Category

Laboratory Operations

Company

Sonic Healthcare USA

Company Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

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