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.
SCHEDULE
Regular Full-Time Position
Must be available Sunday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 7:00 am to include major and minor holidays.
Must be flexible with schedule changes to meet operational needs.
HIRING RANGE
Phlebotomist $19.50 to $24.27 hourly
Phlebotomist Certified $20.50 to $25.54 hourly
Actual pay commensurate with experience
Location eligible for additional $10,000 annually (prorated for part time)
★ Paid on-island training provided ★
JOB SUMMARY
- Performs laboratory functions under the supervision of the Medical Technologist or Lab Manager. Collects blood from patients, checks for specimen integrity and assumes responsibility of the safety and comfort of the patients, following safety standards and infection control practices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Listed below are the major duties and responsibilities of this position in order of importance. Essential job functions are identified with an
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2. Performs collections from patients by venipuncture, finger sticks or other skin puncture techniques for routine, timed and stat orders. Services units, such as, Emergency Department, Cancer Center, Pediatric, Behavior Health/Psych, Ancillary, Clinic, etc. (60%)
a. Accurately identifies patients and collects specimens indicated in the orders
placed by authorized orderers.
b. Accurately labels specimens and verifies specimen integrity.
c. Processes electronic and paper orders for laboratory services.
d. Prepares written documentation and submits incident reports as required by the department for laboratory testing and event reporting.
e. Processes specimens for analysis, to include centrifuging and aliquoting.
f. Distributes specimens to proper areas of the laboratory.
g. Reports laboratory values requiring notification to units and assists with add-ons.
h. Coordinates draws and assignments for the shift.
i. Services outpatients as needed.
3. Accessions laboratory test requests, including keying patient demographics into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Performs accessioning of specimen orders. (30%)*
a. Obtains and/or verify pertinent patient information for laboratory testing and/or billing purposes.
b. Verifies information on requisitions for accuracy; obtains information as needed to ensure completeness.
c. Enters specimen information into Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
d. Orders Test in Question (TIQs).
4. Performs Non-Phlebotomy collections. (5%)
a. Performs urine or blood collections for drug testing as required.
b. Accurately identifies donor and completes chain of custody documents according to SOPs.
c. Performs observed collections as required.
d. Serves as a witness on behalf of DLS as required.
e. Performs breath alcohol testing (BAT) as required.
f. Performs observed nasal, nasal, and/or nasopharyngeal collections as required.
5. Prepares samples to ship to Central or designated reference laboratory for testing. (5%)
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
7. Job Expectations:
a. Communicates relevant information to team members, supervisor, and other appropriate people in a timely and appropriate manner.
b. Supports organizational performance and strategy by providing information and contributing to quality improvements, as appropriate.
c. Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with DLS safety policies and procedures. Reports unsafe actions/conditions and injuries to supervisor promptly.
d. Identifies and analyzes problems; makes decisions and takes appropriate action(s).
e. Assists internal and external customers with questions, concerns, problems, etc.
f. Maintains a positive work climate and effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
g. Maintains attendance as scheduled/assigned, consistent with DLS policies and procedures.
h. Attends and/or participates in activities such as, but not limited to, meetings, required in-service programs, continuing education, and competency assessments.
i. Models the behaviors consistent with the mission, vision and shared values of the organization.
j. Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
JOB DEMANDS
Communication Demands:
- Able to read and interpret documents such as safety policies and procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
- 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:
- Requires manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and respiratory equipment.
- Able to distinguish and identify colors.
- Able to stand, sit, or bend for extended periods of time.
- Abe to lift and carry supplies or equipment weighing up to thirty five (35) pounds occasionally.
- Able to key up to two (2) hours a day intermittently.
- Able to perform repetitive manual motion, such as, but not limited to pipetting, capping and uncapping specimens.
- Requires walking and climbing stairs frequently.
Typical Working Conditions:
- Work environment includes conditions common to a hospital/laboratory environment, including working directly with biohazardous materials, potentially hazardous chemicals and patients with communicable diseases. Potential for inadvertent skin, eye mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials possible.
- Generally works in an indoor, air-conditioned area.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
- Completion of a phlebotomy program.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in science.
Experience:
Preferred:
- Phlebotomy, patient care or clinical laboratory experience.
- Customer service experience.
Certification:
Preferred:
- Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), (American Medical Technologist (AMT) or California State License (CPT I and CPT II).
Skills:
Required:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in verbal and written form.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Disability/Vet