Client Services Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician, Aiea Heights, HI at Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

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Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

You put the pro in medical laboratory professionals providing accurate information and guidance to the health care team. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

This opportunity is:

Location: Aiea Heights, H

Status: Full-time

Days/Hours: TBD

MLT Base pay rate: $25.44 to $27.98

MT Base pay rate: $34.50 to $37.95

Sign-on Bonus/Relocation, Eligible

In this Client Service Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory role, you will:

Under the general supervision of the Client Services Manager or Client Services Supervisor and in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and guidelines, this position:

• Understands routine laboratory test procedures outlined in the laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and reported test results.  Understand quality assurance and quality control procedures in relation to results.
• Correlates clinical information and/or previous lab results and reports discrepancies to Medical Technologist, Sr., or supervisors.  Consult with superiors or pathologists when no preset criteria for decision-making is available before taking action.
• Can collect and direct the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status, and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing
• Troubleshoot specimen problems or questionable results with technologist or pathologist
• Troubleshoots and investigates processing, handling, and transport errors relating to Test In Question(TIQ) issues.
• Works with and communicates with CLH staff as well as outside reference labs to provide for patient needs
• Provides guidance and answers to CLH staff, MD offices, hospital staff, outside reference laboratories, and patients
• Ensures appropriate supplies are always on hand in their assigned area
• May be rotated to other shifts as necessary
• Trains or instructs laboratory personnel in laboratory testing requirements and procedures
• Participates in established TQM activities. Evaluate and report quality. 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

All you need is:

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology or related science from an accredited program
• Current and active certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a laboratory scientist (MLS), formerly known as MT/CLS or American Medical Technologist, as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (AMT).
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms

Bonus points if you’ve got:

• 2+ years of laboratory experience in a hospital/commercial lab setting.

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will provide routine access to protected health information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and expected to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. They are expected to access PHI only when it is required to fulfill job duties.

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In 2008 Clinical Labs of Hawaii became a member of Sonic Healthcare Ltd. Sonic is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Since its establishment in 1987, Sonic Healthcare has grown to become the world’s third largest pathology/laboratory medicine company with operations in eight countries. Sonic’s success stems from the belief that a global culture of Medical Leadership leads to the delivery of outstanding medical services. Learn more about our medical leadership, values, and foundation principles below.

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.