Assistant Safety Tech ARUP•3.6 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details $17.54 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Driver's License Safety equipment

Respirator Full Job Description Schedule :

Monday•Friday (40 hrs/wk) 8:00 AM•4:30 PM (some flexibility may be required)

Department :

Safety•161

Primary Purpose :

Assists the Director of Corporate Safety and Safety department personnel by performing clinical laboratory support functions, including: laundering of lab coats, maintaining lab coat inventory, collection of regulated laboratory waste, and dispensing safety supplies and equipment. Assists in conducting annual chemical inventory in all technical departments. Assists with other projects as required.

About ARUP :

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient's life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions :

Lab Coat Laundering Collect soiled lab coats from hampers Launder lab coats Inspect for damage Sort to appropriate racks Distribute / transport to off-site locations Waste management and chemical inventory Transfer of full solvent waste containers to drums Assist in preparing waste for transport Assist in annual chemical inventory and associated documentation Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements :

Stooping:

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching:

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Mobility:

The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate:

Frequently and effectively communicate with others.

PPE:

Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.

ARUP Policies and Procedures:

To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Fine Motor Control:

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Vision:

Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.

Color Vision:

Perception of and ability to distinguish colors

Valid Utah Driver's License:

1)No moving violations within the previous two years 2) No alcohol/drug-related violations on record with the

Driver's License Division Age:

Must be 21 years old Must meet physical and health requirements of a 'class 1' respirator user Must complete and maintain 24 hour hazardous waste and emergency response training certification Experience Preferred Basic PC proficiency Training and experience in hazard communication, chemical waste management, or occupational safety Experience in safely handling hazardous chemicals Education Required High School Diploma or Equivalent or better Licenses & Certifications Required Driver License Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.