Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician, Microbiology (DLS Oahu)
- Employer
- Queen's Health Systems
- Location
- Aiea, Hawaii, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 22, 2021
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- Sector
- Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Informatics / GIS
- Discipline
- Biology, Climate Change
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) is Hawaii's largest locally owned and operated medical testing laboratory. DLS is considered a leader in the Hawaii, Guam and Saipan communities we serve. As an integral part of the patient care team, DLS uses state of the art testing and value-based informatics to promote optimal patient care and positively impact patient outcomes.
SCHEDULE
Regular Full-Time Position
Must be available available Sunday through Saturday from 7:00am to 3:30 pm including rotating holidays.
Must be flexible with schedule changes to meet operational needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs tests and calculations, documents and reports results following prescribed instructions and predetermined criteria.
- Adheres to established QA/QC policies and procedures.
2.1 Documents all QA/QC activities.
2.2 Implements corrective action(s) when indicated.
2.3 Performs proficiency testing.
2.4 Evaluates QA/QC data and proficiency testing reports, recognizes problems, and discusses resolution with supervisor.
2.5 May perform QC reviews and follow-up steps, as assigned.
- Recognizes abnormal or unusual pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical problems.
3.1 Uses established corrective action policies and judgment to take appropriate follow-up actions.
3.2 Notifies senior or supervisor as appropriate.
3.3 Documents all corrective actions.
- Independently operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks, and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, following written criteria.
- Maintains clean and organized work area.
- Operates and maintains equipment, such as but not limited to, pagers, computer hardware, printers, telephones, and answering machines.
- May instruct new employees and students in the performance of routine procedures, following established criteria.
- Maintains procedures, records, and logs following established procedures.
- May assist in the revision of procedures.
- Keeps abreast of medical laboratory changes, new procedures and technology developments.
- Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and reagents and places orders as needed.
- May prepare specimens and supplies for transport and/or shipping according to DLS procedures and policies, as required. Follows IATA shipping regulations as required.
- Performs the following tasks as assigned:
13.1 Phlebotomy
13.2 Other specimen collection
13.3 Accessioning (data entry)
13.4 Processing of specimens
13.5 Forensic Toxicology: specimen collections, Breath Alcohol Testing
13.6 Clerical activities
- MT III: Acts as a resource person (specialty expert).
- Identifies and analyzes problems; makes decisions and takes appropriate action(s).
- Assists internal and external customers with questions, concerns, problems, etc.
- Communicates relevant information to team members, supervisor, and other appropriate people in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Supports organizational performance and strategy by providing information and contributing to quality improvements, as appropriate.
- Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with DLS safety policies and procedures. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries to supervisor promptly.
- Maintains positive work climate and effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Maintains attendance as scheduled/assigned, consistent with DLS policies and procedures.
- Attends and/or participates in activities such as, but not limited to, meetings, required in-service programs, continuing education, and competency assessments.
- Models the behaviors consistent with the mission, vision, and shared values of the organization.
- Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required.
JOB DEMANDS
Communication Demands:
- Able to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, as appropriate.
- Able to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Able to effectively communicate information to internal and external customers in informal settings such as one-on-one and small group situations.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Distinguishes and identifies color.
- Requires wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to, lab coats, gloves, face shields, and respiratory protection.
- May require frequent bending, standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
- May require repetitive manual motion such as but not limited to pipetting, capping and uncapping specimens.
- May require keying intermittently for four (4) hours a day.
- May require frequent walking, climbing of stairs and/or driving to various locations.
- May require occasional lifting and carrying of supplies weighing up to thirty five (35) pounds.
Typical Working Conditions:
- Work environment includes conditions common to a hospital/laboratory environment, including working directly with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or patients with communicable diseases. Potential for inadvertent skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- Generally works in an indoor, air-conditioned area.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Medical Technologist - Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science and successful completion of an approved Medical Technology internship program, OR
- Specialist (Categorical) - Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science and one (1) year of relevant training in specialty area, OR
- Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate degree from an accredited School of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and completion of an approved clinical laboratory internship.
Experience:
- Medical Technologist I: less than two (2) years' experience as an MT
- Specialist (Categorical): less than two (2) years' experience as a Specialist (Categorical)
- Medical Laboratory Technician II: two (2) or more years of experience as an MLT with one (1) year at DLS with at least a Consistently Meets rating on last Performance Appraisal and no Corrective Action (Verbal or above) within prior year; OR three (3) years relevant experience as MLT.
Certification:
Hawaii:
- Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Technologist or Specialist in the assigned/responsible laboratory discipline by an agency recognized by the Hawaii Department of Health State Laboratories Division.
- Exemption: Current DLS personnel who were licensed as a Technologist, Specialist or Technician by the State of Hawaii prior to the effective date of Hawaii Administrative Rule 11-110 (October 19, 2002)
Licensure:
- State license as a Technologist, Specialist or Technician, as applicable.
Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in verbal and written form.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team.
- Excellent customer service skills
Other Qualifications, as applicable:
- Valid driver's license and/or able to travel between business locations.
- If required to drive a company vehicle, a current acceptable abstract will be required.
- Positions performing bench coverage in the Blood Bank department must possess a current Hawaii State license as a Medical Technologist, unless otherwise approved by the Laboratory Director.
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Disability/Vet
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) is Hawaii's largest locally owned and operated medical testing laboratory. DLS is considered a leader in the Hawaii, Guam and Saipan communities we serve. As an integral part of the patient care team, DLS uses state of the art testing and value-based informatics to promote optimal patient care and positively impact patient outcomes.
SCHEDULE
Regular Full-Time Position
Must be available available Sunday through Saturday from 7:00am to 3:30 pm including rotating holidays.
Must be flexible with schedule changes to meet operational needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs tests and calculations, documents and reports results following prescribed instructions and predetermined criteria.
- Adheres to established QA/QC policies and procedures.
2.1 Documents all QA/QC activities.
2.2 Implements corrective action(s) when indicated.
2.3 Performs proficiency testing.
2.4 Evaluates QA/QC data and proficiency testing reports, recognizes problems, and discusses resolution with supervisor.
2.5 May perform QC reviews and follow-up steps, as assigned.
- Recognizes abnormal or unusual pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical problems.
3.1 Uses established corrective action policies and judgment to take appropriate follow-up actions.
3.2 Notifies senior or supervisor as appropriate.
3.3 Documents all corrective actions.
- Independently operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks, and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, following written criteria.
- Maintains clean and organized work area.
- Operates and maintains equipment, such as but not limited to, pagers, computer hardware, printers, telephones, and answering machines.
- May instruct new employees and students in the performance of routine procedures, following established criteria.
- Maintains procedures, records, and logs following established procedures.
- May assist in the revision of procedures.
- Keeps abreast of medical laboratory changes, new procedures and technology developments.
- Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and reagents and places orders as needed.
- May prepare specimens and supplies for transport and/or shipping according to DLS procedures and policies, as required. Follows IATA shipping regulations as required.
- Performs the following tasks as assigned:
13.1 Phlebotomy
13.2 Other specimen collection
13.3 Accessioning (data entry)
13.4 Processing of specimens
13.5 Forensic Toxicology: specimen collections, Breath Alcohol Testing
13.6 Clerical activities
- MT III: Acts as a resource person (specialty expert).
- Identifies and analyzes problems; makes decisions and takes appropriate action(s).
- Assists internal and external customers with questions, concerns, problems, etc.
- Communicates relevant information to team members, supervisor, and other appropriate people in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Supports organizational performance and strategy by providing information and contributing to quality improvements, as appropriate.
- Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with DLS safety policies and procedures. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries to supervisor promptly.
- Maintains positive work climate and effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Maintains attendance as scheduled/assigned, consistent with DLS policies and procedures.
- Attends and/or participates in activities such as, but not limited to, meetings, required in-service programs, continuing education, and competency assessments.
- Models the behaviors consistent with the mission, vision, and shared values of the organization.
- Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required.
JOB DEMANDS
Communication Demands:
- Able to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, as appropriate.
- Able to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Able to effectively communicate information to internal and external customers in informal settings such as one-on-one and small group situations.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Distinguishes and identifies color.
- Requires wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to, lab coats, gloves, face shields, and respiratory protection.
- May require frequent bending, standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
- May require repetitive manual motion such as but not limited to pipetting, capping and uncapping specimens.
- May require keying intermittently for four (4) hours a day.
- May require frequent walking, climbing of stairs and/or driving to various locations.
- May require occasional lifting and carrying of supplies weighing up to thirty five (35) pounds.
Typical Working Conditions:
- Work environment includes conditions common to a hospital/laboratory environment, including working directly with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or patients with communicable diseases. Potential for inadvertent skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- Generally works in an indoor, air-conditioned area.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Medical Technologist - Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science and successful completion of an approved Medical Technology internship program, OR
- Specialist (Categorical) - Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science and one (1) year of relevant training in specialty area, OR
- Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate degree from an accredited School of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and completion of an approved clinical laboratory internship.
Experience:
- Medical Technologist I: less than two (2) years' experience as an MT
- Specialist (Categorical): less than two (2) years' experience as a Specialist (Categorical)
- Medical Laboratory Technician II: two (2) or more years of experience as an MLT with one (1) year at DLS with at least a Consistently Meets rating on last Performance Appraisal and no Corrective Action (Verbal or above) within prior year; OR three (3) years relevant experience as MLT.
Certification:
Hawaii:
- Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Technologist or Specialist in the assigned/responsible laboratory discipline by an agency recognized by the Hawaii Department of Health State Laboratories Division.
- Exemption: Current DLS personnel who were licensed as a Technologist, Specialist or Technician by the State of Hawaii prior to the effective date of Hawaii Administrative Rule 11-110 (October 19, 2002)
Licensure:
- State license as a Technologist, Specialist or Technician, as applicable.
Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in verbal and written form.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team.
- Excellent customer service skills
Other Qualifications, as applicable:
- Valid driver's license and/or able to travel between business locations.
- If required to drive a company vehicle, a current acceptable abstract will be required.
- Positions performing bench coverage in the Blood Bank department must possess a current Hawaii State license as a Medical Technologist, unless otherwise approved by the Laboratory Director.
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Disability/Vet
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