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Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Applies techniques used in fields of microbiology, histo-pathology, hematology, diagnostic immunology, immunohematology, chemistry or morphological examinations.
Job Responsibility
Conducts laboratory testing
Initiates and implements course of action based upon standard operating procedures
Organizes work flow to accomplish efficient and accurate output
Reviews and verifies results for accuracy, and credibility prior to release
Records and reports results in timely manner
Problem-solves to achieve acceptable test results and assures optimal system and instrument operations
Interprets and verifies lab findings with regard to type and quality of specimen submitted
Correlates test results with available clinical information and other laboratory data
Analyzes and evaluates each process of testing to assure final results are valid and accurate
Maintains and updates technical knowledge and skills by actively participating in department meetings, continuing education, and inservice instructions
Assists in development of operational procedures to ensure effective workflow
Serves as resource with automated and other equipment, and in standard operation decision-making
Coordinates laboratory operations in absence of supervisor
Ensures compliance with Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs
Addresses quality of service issues, and to implement internal quality assurance monitors or projects
Takes corrective action to resolve problems
Reviews unresolved problems with supervisor
Reports action limit results according to standard procedures
May serve as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA 88 for High Complexity Testing
Performs proficiency testing and reports results
Advises providers and nursing service personnel of correct procedures for collection, handling and processing of specimens
Assists providers in determining appropriate laboratory services to be used for patient care
Assists in training of technical students and/or new technologist employees
Assists in development of technical procedures and in writing training procedures
Reviews and critiques new procedures developed by others
Detects and repairs subtle instrument and/or reagent problems
Requirements
Bachelors degree in medical technology from accredited school OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field
Medical Technologist License (Hawaii) required at hire