Medical Technologist

Kaiser Permanente • Honolulu, HI

94d

About The Position

Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Applies techniques used in fields of microbiology, histo-pathology, hematology, diagnostic immunology, immunohematology, chemistry or morphological examinations.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in medical technology from accredited school OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
• Medical Technologist License (Hawaii) required at hire.
• Good knowledge and skills of general clinical lab.

Responsibilities

• Conducts laboratory testing.
• Initiates and implements course of action based upon standard operating procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains and updates technical knowledge and skills by actively participating in department meetings, continuing education, and inservice instructions.
• Assists in development of operational procedures to ensure effective workflow.
• Serves as resource with automated and other equipment, and in standard operation decision-making.
• Coordinates laboratory operations in absence of supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Addresses quality of service issues, and to implement internal quality assurance monitors or projects.
• Takes corrective action to resolve problems.
• Reviews unresolved problems with supervisor.
• Reports action limit results according to standard procedures.
• May serve as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA 88 for High Complexity Testing.
• Performs proficiency testing and reports results.
• 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.
• Assists in training of technical students and/or new technologist employees.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree