Lab Technologist
About The Position
Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, using established protocols and exercising independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Works independently and communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals. Performs testing in the assigned laboratory division using advanced clinical laboratory instrumentation and equipment, following departmental Standard Operating Procedures. The role includes troubleshooting instruments, verifying and reporting results, monitoring quality and critical values, supporting physicians with interpretation of results within the scope of the profession, and participating in quality improvement and training activities. The position is onsite at HNL- Roble, 794 Roble Rd, in the Automation department. The typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with rotating weekend and holiday coverage based on operational needs; the schedule may vary.
Requirements
- Meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high-complexity testing.
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related science field from an accredited institution, or meet CLIA grandfathered medical technologist regulations.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to work with probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
- Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and Laboratory Information Systems.
Nice To Haves
- Certification by a recognized certifying agency for clinical laboratory professionals, such as ASCP, ASMT, or NCA; certifications may be required in specialized laboratory areas.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-complexity, moderate-complexity, or waived laboratory testing in the assigned testing division according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- Recognize and correct instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s manual and record troubleshooting activities.
- Confirm, verify, and independently report test results.
- Monitor results for reasonableness and critical values; correlate and interpret data generated from testing.
- Assist physicians in interpreting test results within the scope of the profession.
- Conduct established quality control and performance improvement activities.
- Provide clinical orientation and/or training to new employees and students.
- Prepare and/or collect blood, urine, feces, or other body-fluid specimens for analysis.
- Participate in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.
- Perform instrument and assay validations.
- Perform and sign off on technical competencies.
- Perform competency assessments for moderate- and high-complexity testing, as delegated.
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Job Type
Full-time
