Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

This opportunity is:

Location: Hilo, Hawaii

Status: Full-time

Days/Hours: TBD

Base Hourly Rate: $23.92 to $26.01 depending on experience

In this role, you will:

Cleaning and washing prepare bodies for post-mortem examination and pathological study, using necessary solutions. Lays out surgical instruments, laboratory supplies, and specimen collection containers for post-mortem examination by a pathologist. Places bodies on autopsy tables or in refrigerated compartments using a portable hoist and stretcher. Prepares bodies for release after post-mortem examination by sewing up cavities, aspirating fluids, and cleaning bodies. Transports bodies to and from morgue refrigerators to the autopsy suite. Cleans autopsy table, storage trays, instruments, and morgue after completion of autopsy.  Maintains all instruments in clean working order and ensures servicing or replacement if needed. Dispose of chemical and biohazard waste in the appropriate containers. Prepares and maintains documentation of all morgue and autopsy service records. Takes photographs of specimens. Collects specimens for laboratory tests. Preserve specimens for storage as needed. Maintains a strong and favorable relationship with hospital staff and law enforcement partners. Practices strict adherence to standard operating procedures, laboratory safety, and infection control policies. Maintains an inventory of supplies. Places supply orders as needed. Adheres to confidentiality, safety, compliance, and legal requirements. Performs other duties as required.

All you need is:

High School Diploma Computer skills, literate with working knowledge of laboratory information systems. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills. Excellent English communication (verbal and written) skills. Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms

Physical Demands:

Moderate to heavy physical effort. Must be able to lift bodies (either alone or with the assistance of a lift or another person). Carrying, pushing, and pulling (Cadavers, gurneys, etc.) Reaching, pushing, bending, kneeling, crouching Must be able to hear, see, and respond adequately Frequent, prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and bending over. Finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination Travel to various sites as needed by auto or aircraft

Working Conditions:

Air-conditioned laboratory/morgue environment Must be able to work with cadavers in different stages of decomposition and potentially diseased organs Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction May be asked to work extended hours

Bonus points if you’ve got:

6-12 months of experience working in a morgue, mortuary, or pathology laboratory (or equivalent experience) preferred.

We’ll give you:

Appreciation for your work A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people Opportunity to grow in your profession Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match A sense of belonging – we’re a community

We also want you to know:

This role will provide routine access to protected health information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards, maintain strict confidentiality, and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. They are expected only to access PHI when required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Pan Pacific Pathologists, LLC

In 2008, Clinical Labs of Hawaii became a member of  Sonic Healthcare Ltd . Sonic is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Since its establishment in 1987, Sonic Healthcare has become the world’s third-largest pathology/laboratory medicine company, operating in eight countries. Sonic’s success stems from the belief that a global culture of Medical Leadership leads to the delivery of outstanding medical services.

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Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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