Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician - Kapiolani Medical Center
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine and complex analytical testing on human body fluids and tissues, providing accurate data to support diagnosis and disease-treatment monitoring. The role analyzes, reviews, and reports test results; identifies when corrective action is needed and implements solutions; and works in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards. The employee champions safety, compliance, and quality control and must maintain strict confidentiality and follow applicable privacy and security standards when accessing protected health information. The position is based at Kapiolani Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is full-time, with 40 scheduled weekly hours. Days are to be determined. The listed base pay is $25.44–$27.98 per hour for MLT or $34.50–$37.95 per hour for MLS; shift differential may apply. Sign-on bonus and relocation are available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or an associate's degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Current and active national certification from ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), formerly MT/CLS, or from American Medical Technologists as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.
- Valid and current State of Hawaii license as a Medical Technologist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or be in the process of obtaining the license.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of laboratory experience in a hospital or commercial laboratory setting.
- Hawaii state licensure of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex analytical tests on human body fluids and tissues to provide accurate data for diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
- Analyze, review, and report testing results.
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
- Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Maintain confidentiality and access protected health information only as required to fulfill job duties.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus and relocation available.
- Free laboratory services for the employee and dependents.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
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Job Type
Full-time
