Medical Technologist, Full Time, Evenings, Laboratory

About the position

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community. Job Summary: Performs chemical, microscopic, and microbiological test assays and related duties to obtain results for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Performs procedures that exclude any to be performed only by licensed clinical laboratory scientists as defined by State licensure regulations. Supervises phlebotomists, offers suggestions and provides guidance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; incubates culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures.
• Prepares solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the specific policies and procedures that relate to the duties of an Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) by consistently operating within the context of these requirements.
• Maintains detailed records of tests performed and reports laboratory test results to appropriate personnel; recognizes Quality Control shifts and trends and takes appropriate action whenever necessary.
• Evaluates the validity of results obtained.
• Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on test equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments.
• Maintains laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware.
• Collects blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick.
• Carries out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without microscope.
• Inspects blood and blood components for abnormal appearance and takes corrective actions if unsatisfactory.
• Performs quality control with each test or as required by manufacturer to check accuracy and reproducibility of test; if out of control, takes corrective action.
• Assists in instructing or training new personnel.
• Investigates and follows up on issues or irregularities with patient specimens or orders and documents those investigations for the Quality Manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
• Two years Medical Technologist experience in hospital setting: Preferred
• Current state Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist license: Preferred in CA and HI
• Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA): For CA and HI: Preferred
• Medical Technologist (MT) or MLS: Required