Lead Medical Technologist, Full-time, Day Shift

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Job Summary

Perform chemical, microscopic, and microbiological test assays and related duties to obtain results for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Collects, processes, and preserves specimens to maintain specimen integrity. Performs clerical duties to initiate the processing of specimens and reporting results to requesting individual. Communicates with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work. Provides leadership to Medical Technicians.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or allied health technologies or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Medical Technologist experience in hospital setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist license: Preferred in CA and HI
• Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA) : For CA and HI: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Medical Technologist (MT) or MLS: Required

Essential Functions

• Directs technical work of Medical Laboratory Technicians and Lab Assistants. Resolves technical problems and ensure remedial actions are taken. Identifies training needs and ensures assigned staff have appropriate training and competency assessment. Assists in staff training and orientation. Acts as a resource to nursing personnel for questions pertaining to laboratory specimens and/or testing.
• Prepares sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; incubates culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures. Prepares solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Collects blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick; carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without microscope.
• Maintains detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel; recognizes Quality Control shifts and trends and takes appropriate action whenever necessary. Performs annual laboratory information systems (LIS) competency assessment. Performs LIS. Examines and interprets test results to identify abnormal within areas of interpretation: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, Toxicology, and Urinalysis.
• Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on test equipment. Clean and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments. Maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware. Perform routine maintenance on equipment. Assists in training and orientation of new personnel. Interacts with all hospital personnel. Reviews test results, worksheets, quality records and results and preventative maintenance records.
• Directs technical work of medical laboratory technicians and lab aides as necessary. Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from established performance standards. Identifies training needs and assures that each individual performing testing in his/her specialty receive regular in-service training and education. Evaluates the competency of all testing personnel in his/her specialty and ensures that the staff maintains their competency.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.