MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST V - OAHU

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Recruitment Information

The current vacancy is with the Department of Health in Pearl City Salary: $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and review all activities of a large institution laboratory; maintain the overall quality and quantity of services provided; make assignments and maintain effective relationships with and between subordinates; make performance evaluations on subordinates; prepare budget estimates and justifications, obtain approval for equipment and supplies, and prepare requisitions, keep inventory; attend general hospital meetings and maintain effective relationships with other hospital units; give consultations and advice in one or more fields of specialty, review and revise operating procedures; read technical literature and keep abreast of developments in medical technology, maintain records, prepare records and reports; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. License: Applicants must possess a current Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the Department of Health, State of Hawaii. Important note: Hawaii does not have reciprocity with other jurisdictions. Applicants must possess a current license issued by the State of Hawaii at the time of application. Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional medical technologist experience which involved a variety of laboratory procedures and test on samples of body fluids, tissues and other materials, the purpose for which is to assist others in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. At least one (1) year of experience must have been comparable to the Medical Technologist IV. The Medical Technologist IV performs laboratory tests in one or more specialized fields of medical technology and assists in the general operation of a large laboratory. The work regularly includes the testing and use of new and unusual procedures requested by physicians requiring a continual awareness of advances in medical technology and a search of the literature, the establishment, review and revision of laboratory methods, procedures and techniques; assists in instructing and overseeing all other laboratory staff; and performs other related duties as assigned. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader).

Other Information

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TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in-person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application. CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.