Lead Medical Technologist, Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Kailua, HI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle is a healthcare provider serving O'ahu. The Lead Medical Technologist performs chemical, microscopic, and microbiological test assays and related duties to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role collects, processes, and preserves specimens; initiates specimen processing and result reporting; and communicates with departments, staff, physicians, and physician offices to support the quality and flow of laboratory work. It also provides technical leadership to Medical Technicians and other laboratory personnel. The position directs and supports laboratory testing, staff training and competency assessment, troubleshooting, quality control, equipment maintenance, and laboratory information system activities. It examines and interprets results in specified laboratory areas and maintains records and supplies. Adventist Health requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) facility-specific license/certification is required.
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or allied health technologies, or equivalent; some certifications require a bachelor’s degree (preferred).
Master’s degree (preferred).
Five years of technical experience (preferred).
Two years of leadership experience (preferred).
Medical Technologist experience in a hospital setting (preferred).
Current state Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist license (preferred in California and Hawaii).
Current certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA) (preferred for California and Hawaii).
Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or allied health technologies, or equivalent (some certifications require a bachelor’s degree).
Master’s degree.
Five years of technical experience.
Two years of leadership experience.
Medical Technologist experience in a hospital setting.
Current state Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist license, preferred in California and Hawaii.
Current ASCP or NCA certification, preferred for California and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, microscopic, and microbiological test assays and related work to obtain results for diagnosis and treatment.
Collect, process, and preserve specimens to maintain specimen integrity.
Perform clerical duties to initiate specimen processing and report results to requesting individuals.
Communicate with departments, staff, physicians, and physician offices to facilitate laboratory workflow and quality.
Direct the technical work of Medical Laboratory Technicians, Medical Technicians, Lab Assistants, and lab aides as necessary.
Resolve technical problems and ensure remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from established performance standards.
Identify training needs, assist with staff training and orientation, and ensure appropriate training and competency assessment for assigned staff.
Serve as a resource to nursing personnel regarding laboratory specimens and testing.
Prepare sterile media for bacterial cultures and incubate cultures at prescribed times and temperatures.
Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Collect blood specimens by venipuncture, heel stick, or finger stick; perform waived Point-of-Care Testing and urinalysis without a microscope.
Maintain records of tests and report results to appropriate personnel; recognize quality control shifts and trends and take appropriate action.
Perform annual laboratory information systems competency assessment and perform LIS duties.
Examine and interpret test results in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, Toxicology, and Urinalysis within areas of interpretation.
Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment; clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments.
Maintain laboratory supplies of chemicals and glassware.
Review test results, worksheets, quality records, and preventive maintenance records.
Evaluate testing personnel competency in the relevant specialty and ensure ongoing competency and in-service training.
Interact with hospital personnel and perform other job-related duties as assigned.