Medical Technologist Senior- Maui Memorial Medical Center

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications

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• Location: Wailuku, HI
• Status: Full-time
• Days: TBD
• Pay Rate: $28.19 - $42.24
• Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Available

In this Medical Technologist Senior / Medical Laboratory Scientist Senior role, you will:

• Perform routine and advanced laboratory testing procedures in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures, quality assurance, and quality control requirements.
• Analyze, review, correlate, and report laboratory results while identifying discrepancies and consulting with supervisors or pathologists as needed.
• Collect and oversee specimen collection while ensuring proper patient identification, safety, infection control, and testing priorities.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Assume technical responsibility for a designated laboratory specialty area and provide support during supervisor absences.
• Monitor laboratory quality indicators, participate in quality management activities, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Train laboratory personnel, students, and new employees on testing procedures, quality standards, and laboratory operations.
• Assist with development and validation of new laboratory tests, procedures, and workflows.
• Monitor personnel competency and provide coaching and additional instruction as necessary.
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory staff, and healthcare providers to ensure accurate, timely results and exceptional patient care.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation, regulatory, confidentiality, safety, and legal requirements.
• Perform advanced testing, examinations, and analyses in specialized laboratory disciplines when required.

All you need is

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Current and active certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), formerly MT/CLS, or certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Valid and current State of Hawaii license as a Medical Technologist.
• Minimum four (4) years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or commercial laboratory setting.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and laboratory information systems.
• Strong reading, writing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively prioritize workload.

Bonus points if you've got

• Specialized experience in Microbiology and/or Blood Bank.
• Previous experience serving as a lead technologist, trainer, or technical resource within a clinical laboratory.
• Experience supporting laboratory accreditation, quality management, and competency assessment programs.
• Experience writing and updating laboratory policies and procedures.

We'll give you

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession and develop leadership skills
• 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 are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards.
• They are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift

Job Category: Laboratory Operations