RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) is Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory. DLS is proud to serve the communities of Hawaii, Guam and Saipan and utilizes state-of-the-art testing and value-based informatics to promote optimal patient care to positively impact patient lives.
SCHEDULE
Regular Full-Time Position
Must be available Monday through Friday from 3:30pm to 12:00 am, and Saturdays for 8-hour shift starting between 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Rotating Saturday and holidays.
Must be flexible with schedule changes to meet operational needs.
HIRING RANGE
$22.00 - $28.45 per hour
Actual pay commensurate with experience
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of a licensed MT/MLT, the TLA Specialist will perform preparatory portions of laboratory procedures including moderate/high complexity laboratory tests, equipment maintenance and QC/QA procedures. TLA’s will not perform the analysis and reporting of the testing. Performs defined preparatory portions of laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. Performs testing and duties as authorized by CLIA qualifications and the laboratory director. Operates as a lead and trainer for other TLA’s and students. Performs all functions of a Technical Laboratory Assistant II with a high degree of proficiency, depending on location. Works with minimal supervision.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs defined pre analytical / waived analytical / waived post analytical
laboratory procedures. Performs tasks & duties associated with specimen
receiving, processing, & preparation for lab testing to support the laboratory
technical staff.
- Verifies receipt of specimens in laboratory computer system, monitors pending lists.
- Identifies, researches and resolves problems with specimens and TIQ’s.
- Performs specimen receiving, advanced processing, storing, disposal functions and archiving.
- Processes and handles specimens to maintain specimen integrity, build worklist loads as needed in Antrim, loads and unloads equipment according to established procedures.
- Operates equipment or laboratory automation, troubleshoots waived/POCT/PPMP laboratory instrumentation loads reagent as needed onto equipment, performs maintenance, runs calibration, QC, and lot to lot comparisons at required intervals.
- May prepare smears (peripheral, eosinophil, body fluid, or gram stain), plant and inoculate media with specimen as needed.
- Prepare calibrators and controls as needed.
- Performs POCT moderate complexity testing, demonstrating proficiency in operation of instrumentation.
- Reviews POCT moderate complexity results to see if they are within defined parameters.
- Identifies and resolves technical specimen problems. Reports results.
2. Assists in training new employees and students and completing the training
checklists.
3. Oversees the purchase orders of laboratory and office supplies using the
Finance Supply Chain Management (FSCM) system for the laboratory.
- Unpacks and restocks supplies.
- Takes inventory and completes ordering supplies.
- Receives reviews, verifies and files packing slips.
- Researches and places special request orders. Works with buyers to process the order.
- Assists in the coordination of product recalls as assigned.
4. Performs scheduling and work assignments according to operational
requirements.
- Assists with updating and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Assist with completing department competencies.
5. Technical Laboratory Assistant Specialist Non-Hospital Duties and Essential
Core Job Duties
Core Laboratory
Microbiology
Molecular
Guam
Pathology Laboratory
Administrative & Laboratory Duties
20%
5%
10%
5%
10%
Accessioning/Processing/Receiving
10%
10%
10%
20%
10%
Waived, POCT & PPMP and preparatory portion of testing
50%
75%
70%
50%
60%
Running Quality Control (QC) Maintenance
20%
10%
10%
20%
20%
Specimen Collections
0%
0%
0%
5%
0%
6. Performs other duties as required.
7. Job expectations:
- Demonstrates clear, audience-focused and effective communication with Aloha.
- Reads, interprets and writes documents, such as policies, standard operating procedures and reports.
- Creates a positive work culture and environment.
- Models organizational values and contributes to quality improvements to support innovation.
- Builds collaborative relationships with teammates: shares ideas, supports others to achieve goals and has each other’s backs.
- Follows all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with DLS safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure working environment.
- Provides excellent customer service to our internal and external customers with compassion and respect.
- Maintains and values the importance of attendance at work.
- Stays current on information and requirements to perform the job while embracing continuous learning to improve skills and knowledge.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality of information.
- Uses sound judgement, analytical skills and innovation while problem solving and takes appropriate and timely actions.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability by adjusting to shifts in priorities, demands, and procedures.
JOB DEMANDS
Typical Physical Demands:
- Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Distinguishes and identifies color.
- In an eight (8) hour workday requires frequently standing.
- In an eight (8) hour workday requires frequently sitting.
- Requires ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to lab coats, gloves, face shields, and respiratory equipment.
- May require keying intermittently up to seven (7) hours a day.
- May require occasional lifting and carrying of supplies weighing up to thirty five (35) pounds.
- May require occasional lifting and carrying of supplies weighing up to thirty five (35) pounds (using hand trucks) and pushing or pulling of supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Typical Working Conditions:
- Work environment includes conditions common to a hospital/laboratory environment, including working directly with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or patients with communicable diseases. Potential for inadvertent skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other infectious materials.
- Generally works in an indoor, air-conditioned area.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent with:
oTwo (2) years of full-time completed coursework at an accredited college or university within a laboratory, medical or related science program;
oOR enrolled in an MLT or MT program;
oOR three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience performing the preparatory portion of moderate to high complexity testing to replace the course work;
oOR two (2) years DLS experience performing the preparatory portion of moderate to high complexity testing to replace the course work.
Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related science field (such as Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.).
Experience:
Required:
- One (1) year laboratory experience.
Preferred:
- Two (2) or more years of experience operating as a DLS TLA II with a successful record of demonstrated experience with the technical, training or administrative aspects of a TLA I and II.
Skills:
Required:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in verbal and written form.
- Ability to work both independently and with a team.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to flexible in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to learn laboratory SOP’s.
- Ability to be a strong team player.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Your Health. Our Legacy
Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.
Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest
