Under indirect supervision, performs chemical microscopic and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease applying techniques used in fields of bacteriology or mycology, hematology and/or chemical examinations.
Essential Functions:
- Receives specimens from laboratory or obtains such body materials as urine, blood, pus and tissue directly from patient and makes quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis and does routine cultures
- Performs blood tests and study morphology of blood
- Obtains correct type of blood specimen in sufficient quantity by either venous or capillary puncture for performance of all hematological examinations and clinical chemical analysis requested for each patient
- Performs routine hematological examinations following established laboratory procedures, methods and techniques using microscope and centrifuge
- Performs routine procedures for macro and microscopic analysts of urine
- Records and reports results of tests and examinations performed
- Identifies and stores specimens which require further analysis
- Cleans and maintains equipment and instruments used in performance of tests and examinations; reports malfunctions and needs for repair to supervisor
- Performs additional follow-up examinations, tests and analysis according to established laboratory procedures or as requested to confirm initial findings or results
- Forwards laboratory samples to medical center for confirmation and/or analysis and forwards reports to physician for diagnosis (for outlying clinics only)
- Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served
- Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned
Secondary Functions:
- Trains and monitors Laboratory Assistants and student Medical Technologists as requested
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in medical laboratory technology from accredited school
- Valid Hawaii Clinical Laboratory Technician license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure)
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA)
- Familiar with lab procedures and automated instrument and general lab equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service
- Talking to coworkers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
- Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
- Training/giving and receiving instructions
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six months of experience in all phases of clinical lab (e.g., chemistry, hematology)
- Type 35 wpm
- CRT skills
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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