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Job Description LAB HELPER Working Title COVID-19 Testing Representative
Job Code 009606 Grade
Department Name Clinical Affairs - D02007 Department Head Donald Larsen
Supervisor Linda Roney Effective Date 10/18/2021
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Department Custom Scope
The Covid-19 Testing Representative is a non-licensed professional providing support to students and employees. This position has been developed to assist students and employees with performing COVID-19 testing as a means to prevent spread. -This is a full-time temporary / limited appointment through June of 2022 with the possibility of extension depending on business needs. -Schedules may vary Monday through Friday depending on assignment needs and could include weekends as required.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
1-3 years of experience Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Testing Assistance -Check in individuals requesting testing. -Teach test takers how to self-collect the sample. -Observe specimen being collected to ensure proper sample collection. -Read the test results and communicate the test result to the test taker. -Record test results and demographic information via required databases.
45
Responsibilities at the testing site include: -Daily setup of materials, test stations, check-in, data collection, and recording station. -Clean and sterilizes testing space after each sample collection. -Ensures testing area is operational and addresses or reports any issues immediately. -Replenishes sample collection materials on a daily basis. -Ensures proper breakdown of testing area and storage of sample collection materials daily.
30
Safety/Sanitization -Ensure safety and sanitization procedures are adhered to as established and/or directed. -Perform hand hygiene consistent with CDPH and Riverside County Department of Public Health protocols -Adhere to UCR Safety/Biohazard Standards.
10
-Participates in ongoing training as new information is available -Follows all designated scripts -Complies with policies and procedures provided by UCR regarding confidentiality and data security for the handling of sensitive client information and protected health information. -Completes required CDPH training
10
Perform other duties as assigned
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Ability to provide effective communication both written and verbally. Required
Demonstrated customer service skills. Required
Ability to work in a team environment. Required
Ability to take direction. Required
Ability to work quickly and adapt on the go Required
Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Required
Knowledge of COVID-19 and basic guidelines Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Close Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • cleaning supplies
  • sample collection equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Occasionally
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Constantly
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Occasionally

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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