Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) is Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated medical testing laboratory. DLS is considered a leader in the Hawaii, Guam and Saipan communities we serve. As an integral part of the patient care team, DLS uses state of the art testing and value-based informatics to promote optimal patient care and positively impact patient outcomes.
Regular Full-Time Position
Must be available Sunday through Saturday from 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm, including weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible with schedule changes to meet operational needs.
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. Listed below are major duties and responsibilities of this position. Essential job functions are identified with an asterisk (*). See chart for %s.
2. Performs defined pre analytical / waived/POCT/PPMP analytical / waived/POCT/PPMP post analytical laboratory procedures. Performs tasks & duties associated with specimen receiving, processing, & preparation for lab testing to support the laboratory technical staff.
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Performs specimen receiving, advanced processing, storing, disposal functions and archiving.
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Processes and handles specimens to maintain specimen integrity, build worklist loads as needed in LIS, loads and unloads equipment according to established procedures.
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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.
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May prepare smears (peripheral, eosinophil, body fluid, or gram stain), plant and inoculate media with specimen as needed.
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Assist the technical staff in the technical areas as needed.
3. Assists in training new employees and students and completing the training checklists.
4. Oversees the purchase orders of laboratory and office supplies using the Finance Supply Chain Management (FSCM) system for the laboratory
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May Perform Forensic Toxicology specimen collections
7. Technical Laboratory Assistant Specialist Hospital Duties and Essential Functions by Hospital Locations
Administrative & Laboratory Duties*
5-15%
Accessioning/Processing/Receiving*
5-15%
Waived, POCT & PPMP and preparatory portion of testing*
60-70%
Running Quality Control (QC) Maintenance*
10-20%
Specimen Collections*
0-10%
8. Performs other duties as required.
9. Job expectations:
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Communicates relevant information to team members, supervisor, and other appropriate people in a timely and appropriate manner.
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Assists internal and external customers with questions, concerns, problems, etc.
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Attends and/or participates in activities such as, but not limited to, meetings, required in-service programs, continuing education, and competency assessments.
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Able to effectively communicate information to internal and external customers in informal settings such as one-on-one and small group situations.
Typical Physical Demands:
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Requires ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, lab coats, gloves, face shields, and respiratory equipment.
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Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Distinguishes and identifies color.
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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:
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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.
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Bachelor’s degree in related science field (such as but not limited to Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.).
Experience:
Required:
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