Position Information

Collecting, Testing, and Analyzing Responsibilities

• Implement urine collection protocol, policies, and procedures as directed by supervisor and regulatory requirements;
• Observe and collect urine samples, both random and scheduled at field collection sites;
• Analyze, interpret and provide test results to Drug Court staff and other agencies for which we provide urine testing services;
• Adhere strictly to chain of custody procedures in handling collections, samples, and information;
• Candidate must strictly adhere to both confidentiality requirements and established standards of hygiene and universal infection control procedures when handling all samples and supplies.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Record test results on standardized forms and assist clients in completing required paperwork;
• Prepare graphs and charts of urinalysis results;
• Maintain records of urine submissions and client data;
• Maintain accuracy of all court-related documents and client information;
• Follow Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Associated (DATIA) Certified Professional Collections Trainer for Department of Transportation protocol;
• Performance of all other duties articulated by the Drug Court Lab Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Certification, and Registration Required:

Refers to professional, state, or federal licenses, certifications, or registrations required to enter the position.

Requires a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Travel Required:

This position requires routine travel throughout the circuit to the courthouses in Plantation Key, Marathon, and Key West.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies and members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPR (provided bi-annually);
• HIV/STD 101 (provided yearly);

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.