Job Details

Laboratory Technician, Path Lab, Micro, 40 Hrs, Day

Job Summary: 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 Responsibilities:

• 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 blood specimen 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.
• May serve as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA 88 for High Complexity Testing.
• Forwards laboratory samples to Medical Center for confirmation and/or analysis and forwards reports to physician for diagnosis (for outlying clinics only).
• Trains and monitors Laboratory Assistants and student Medical Technologists as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: N/A
• Education: Associates degree in medical laboratory technology from accredited school, OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• License, Certification, Registration: Medical Laboratory Technician License (Hawaii) required at hire.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) months of experience in all phases of clinical lab (e.g., chemistry, hematology).

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Requisition Number: 1380709