Laboratory Technician

Lab Tech

Performs chemical microscopic and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease applying techniques used in fields of bacteriology or mycology, hematology and/or chemical examinations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Receives specimens from laboratory or obtains such body materials as urine, blood, pus and tissue directly from patient and makes quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis and does routine cultures.
• Performs blood tests and study morphology of blood.
• Obtains blood specimen for performance of all hematological examinations and clinical chemical analysis requested for each patient.
• Performs routine hematological examinations following established laboratory procedures, methods and techniques using microscope and centrifuge.
• Performs routine procedures for macro and microscopic analysts of urine.
• Records and reports results of tests and examinations performed.
• Identifies and stores specimens which require further analysis.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and instruments used in performance of tests and examinations. Reports malfunctions and needs for repair to supervisor.
• Performs additional follow-up examinations, tests and analysis according to established laboratory procedures or as requested.
• May serve as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA 88 for High Complexity Testing.
• Forwards laboratory samples to Medical Center for confirmation and/or analysis and forwards reports to physician for diagnosis (for outlying clinics only).
• Trains and monitors Laboratory Assistants and student Medical Technologists as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

• N/A

Education

• Associates degree in medical laboratory technology from accredited school, OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Medical Laboratory Technician License (Hawaii) required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Familiar with lab procedures and automated instrument and general lab equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations and customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) months of experience in all phases of clinical lab (e.g., chemistry, hematology).