Lab Assistant Job at Tucson Medical Center (Tucson)

Job Responsibility

Exhibits excellence in customer service through appropriate attitude and interaction with all patients, visitors and staff
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards
Performs basic technical processes as assigned, based on specific department requirements
Performs testing under direct supervision in a timely manner according to established policies, meeting performance standards and knowledge level determined for that testing
Demonstrates an understanding of the computer systems used in the department
Generates work lists, as required
Performs a variety of routine laboratory processes and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules
Uses appropriate safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious, radioactive and toxic substances
Participates in the Laboratory quality control, safety, and preventive maintenance programs
Demonstrates awareness and complies with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements related to their area of responsibility
Performs basic maintenance checks on laboratory equipment
Coordinates and routes specimens to proper area of laboratory
Performs related duties as assigned, within established guidelines to meet expected turnaround times

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One (1) month related lab experience
Skill in maintaining, processing and recording lab samples and specimens
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.