Under indirect supervision, performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Applies techniques used in fields of bacteriology or mycology, parasitology, histopathology, hematology, serology, manual and/or automated chemistry, radioimmunoassay, or morphological examinations.
Essential Functions:
Conducts laboratory testing; initiates and implements course of action based upon standard operating procedures; collaborates with other technologists, supervisors, and technical specialists
Organizes work-flow to accomplish efficient and accurate output; reviews and verifies results for accuracy, and credibility prior to release; records and reports results in timely manner
Problem-solves to achieve acceptable test results and assures optimal system and instrument operations; formulates plan of action for situations not addressed in standard operation procedures
Interprets and verifies lab findings with regard to type and quality of specimen submitted; correlates test results with available clinical information and other laboratory data
Analyzes and evaluates each process of testing to assure final results are valid and accurate
Serves as resource for medical laboratory technicians, assistants, and other laboratory personnel in trouble-shooting problems with automated and other equipment, and in standard operation decision-making
Takes corrective action to resolve problems; reviews unresolved problems with supervisor; reports action limit results according to standard procedures
Performs proficiency testing and reports results
Coordinates laboratory operations in absence of supervisor by monitoring workflow and making adjustments as necessary to maintain optimum service level
Advises providers and nursing service personnel of correct procedures for collection, handling, and processing of specimens; assists providers in determining appropriate laboratory services to be used for patient care
Participates in review of proficiency testing critiques
Maintains and updates technical knowledge and skills by actively participating in department meetings, continuing education, and in-service instructions; assists in development of operational procedures to ensure effective workflow
Assists in training of technical students and/or new technologist employees; review work; recommend improvements; provides input for performance evaluations, when requested
Assists in development of technical procedures and in writing training procedures; reviews and critiques new procedures developed by others
Detects and repairs subtle instrument and/or reagent problems
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Appropriate clinical internship
Bachelor's degree in medical technology from accredited school
Valid Hawaii Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure)
Certified Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA)
Good knowledge and skills of general clinical lab
Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, on the telephone, and supervising others
Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
Training/giving and receiving instructions
Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness
