Job Description
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 Call-In Position (up to 19 hours per week) Must be available Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm, and Saturdays 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, including occasional holidays. Minimum 2 scheduled shifts per month. Must be flexible with schedule changes to meet operational needs. HIRING RANGE $18.00 to $22.86 hourly Actual pay commensurate with experience JOB SUMMARY Performs defined preparatory portions of laboratory procedures under the direction of licensed personnel, including administrative, accessioning, processing, testing, instrument maintenance and/or other duties as assigned. May perform waived, Provider Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP), and Point of Care Testing (POCT) as authorized by the laboratory director and allowed per CLIA/HAR. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Performs accessioning of specimen orders. Obtains and/or verify pertinent patient information for laboratory testing and/or billing purposes. Verifies information on requisitions for accuracy; obtains information as needed to ensure completeness. Enters specimen information into Laboratory Information Systems (LIS). Creates Test in Question (TIQs) that would affect testing. Orders “add-on testing” per departments’ procedures. Validates specimen manifests and follows up with clients if specimens are not received. Creates pathology billing compiled report and sends to billing office. 2.Processes specimens for testing. Operates lab equipment such as but not limited to centrifuges, vortex mixers, etc. Informs supervisor of occurrences affecting lab tests, such as but not limited to specimen quality, equipment problems or unusual patient data. Processes and handles specimens to maintain specimen integrity according to established procedures. Centrifuges specimens and prepares aliquots. Identifies, prepares and processes specimens for testing, transport or shipping, including but not limited to labeling, handling, preserving or fixing specimens. Monitors TIQ worklist for timely resolution of problem specimens. Process specimens for research and correlation studies. Loads and unloads specimens onto individual testing equipment or lab automation system (LAS), as applicable. 3.Performs receiving of specimens. Verifies receipt of specimens in lab computer system, including interfaced lab orders. Monitors pending lists and conducts investigation of missing specimens. 4.Performs maintenance according to department SOP. 5.Administrative and other laboratory duties. Archives and retrieves specimens from storages for add-on testing and discards specimens upon expiration of storage period. Organizes, racks, and maintains departmental storage of specimens such as but not limited to blood, urines, and body fluids. Processes shipments of supplies and verifies inventory. Disposes of waste items properly. May move equipment or necessary supplies for lab use or disposal, such as CO2 Tanks. Operates laboratory computer system(s) and performs necessary tasks, which may include the use of various functions to resolve problems and extract pertinent information. Answers telephone, receives and relays messages which may include messages regarding specimen pick-up, laboratory reports, test orders, etc. Maintains files and retrieves material according to established systems and procedures. Monitors and orders supplies required to perform duties. Keeps abreast of new or revised technical procedures in department's procedure manual. Works with clients and/or departments to resolve problems. 6.Technical Laboratory Assistant I Non-Hospital Duties and Essential Functions by Department. Core Job Duties Core Laboratory Microbiology Molecular Guam Client Services Pathology Administrative & Laboratory Duties 10% 10% 10% 10% 40% 25% Accessioning/Processing/Receiving 60% 80% 60% 30% 60% 75% Waived, POCT & PPMP and preparatory portion of testing 20% 5% 10% 20% 0% 0% Running Quality Control (QC) Maintenance 10% 5% 20% 10% 0% 0%