Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician

*Primary Responsibilities* Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Laboratory, performs routine and complex chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests, including fine line discrimination and correction of errors, to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Receives or obtains specimen for laboratory analysis.
Calculates and reports laboratory results.
_As a member of the healthcare industry, Wahiawa General Hospital is committed to excellent customer service to our residents and patients, their families, vendors, to one another, and the general public.
Our priority is to fulfill the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Aloha Values at all times.
_ *OUR MISSION* Meet the healthcare needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and customers… · by partnering with other community organizations to address the medical care and well-being of the communities of Central Oahu and the North Shore; · by using the total teamwork/quality-first concepts; · by implementing cost effective operational solutions; and · by addressing the emerging healthcare needs of the people we serve.
*OUR VISION* Recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare service at every level of the organization… · to be the healthcare provider of choice for the people of Central Oahu and the North Shore; · to provide high-quality healthcare services, close to home; · to be the workplace of choice for our employees and medical providers; · while confronting whatever challenges the future brings.
*OUR ALOHA VALUES* *A*Attention *‘*Imi Ola The value of mission and vision; to seek the best *L*Loyalty Ho*‘*omau The value of perseverance; to persist, to continue, to perpetuate; never give up *O *Ohana Kakou The value of communication; speak the language of “we” *H *Honor Ho*‘*ohanohano To honor the dignity of others; cultivate respectfulness and respect all others *A *Appreciation Mahalo Being thankful and grateful for all things *Essential Duties* * Performs clinical analysis of the various laboratory disciplines.
* Executes necessary Quality Controls to insure properly working conditions and results.
* Maintains laboratory equipment.
* Instructs laboratory personnel, new employees and students.
*Other Duties* * Maintains supplies.
* Evaluates new equipment.
* Complies with hospital and departmental work rules and policies.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
* Minimum Qualification Requirements: * Employment is subject to being completely vaccinated or having a WGH approved COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption prior to providing services for the facility.
*Skills/Knowledge:* * Good communication and the ability to write legibly and read and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
* Ability to deal tactfully and responsively with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, physicians, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
* Knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to plan and provide care appropriate to the age and special needs of the patient being served.
* Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
*Education:* * For Medical Lab Technician - Associates Degree in MLT or equivalent.
For Medical Technologist - Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent training.
*License:* * For Medical Technologist -ASCP certification or equivalent.
* Current Hawaii Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or eligible.
*Enhanced Qualifications:* * One (1) year of experience.
*Working Conditions* * Air conditioned, well lighted environment.
* Exposure to infectious and contagious diseases; blood borne pathogens.
* Subject to frequent interruptions.
* May work beyond normal working hours.
* Interacts with other departments and personnel and outside contacts.
* Equipment Use * General office equipment; laboratory equipment *Mental and Physical Demands* * Ability to lift/carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds without assistance.
* Position involves reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing and walking.
Job Type: Full-time Schedule: * 8 hour shift Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) License/Certification: * Hawaii Clinical Lab Tech license (Preferred) * ASCP Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person