Lab Technician/ Technologist - Microbiology

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC is seeking a certified medical technologist to join our microbiology team. The role involves performing high, moderate, and waived testing per SOPs with independent judgment and minimal supervision.

You will troubleshoot instruments, verify results, monitor quality controls, train new staff, and participate in continuous system improvement. A bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science and CLIA-compliant qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science field from an accredited institution; or meet CLIA grandfathered medical technologist regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles in prescribed style and format.
• Mathematical ability: probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret extensive technical instructions and work with multiple variables.
• Computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, LIS.

Responsibilities

• Perform high, moderate, or waived laboratory testing according to SOPs.
• Recognize and correct instrument malfunctions and document troubleshooting.
• Verify and report test results independently.
• Monitor results for reasonableness and critical values.
• Correlate and interpret data generated from testing.
• Assist physicians in interpreting test results within professional scope.
• Conduct quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Provide clinical orientation and training for new staff or students.
• Prepare and collect specimens for analysis.
• Participate in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education.
• Perform instrument and assay validations.
• Sign off on technical competencies and delegate competency for complex testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent judgment

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science

CLIA high-complexity certification (or grandfathered regulations)

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Word processing

Spreadsheets

E-mail

Job description

Work Schedule: This position typically works Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM, with occasional weekend or holiday coverage based on operational needs. Schedule may vary. Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using established protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Works independently and communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately performs any high complexity, moderate complexity or waived laboratory testing in the assigned testing division, which may require the broad exercise of independent judgment to include the use of advanced clinical laboratory instrumentation and equipment according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operators’ manual and records troubleshooting activities.
• Confirms, verifies and reports test results independently.
• Monitors results for reasonableness and critical values.
• Correlates and interprets data generated from testing.
• Assists physicians in the interpretation of test results within the scope of the profession.
• Conducts established quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employees/students.
• Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces or other body fluids) for analysis.
• Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.
• Performs instrument and assay validations.
• Performs and signs off on technical competencies.
• Performs competency for moderate and high complexity testing, as delegated.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing.
• Bachelor’s degree required in medical technology or related science field from an accredited institution; or, must meet CLIA grandfathered medical technologist regulations.
• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Word processing, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Laboratory Information Systems.

Certificates and Licenses

• Certification by a recognized certifying agency for clinical laboratory professionals preferred (ASCP, ASMT, NCA, etc).
• Certifications may be required in specialized areas of the laboratory.

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address: 794 Roble Rd Primary Location: HNL- Roble Position Type: Onsite Department: 1046-00006 Microbiology

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and rewarding opportunities. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who align with our Core Values and enjoy working as a team to create satisfying outcomes for our patients, customers and clients.

At HNL Lab Medicine, our patients are more than just test tubes. We understand the impact each test we analyze has on our patients' lives, and we never take that responsibility lightly.

Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, we provide testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial accounts.

With more than 50 patient service centers throughout Pennsylvania, we provide accessible, patient-focused laboratory services in the communities we serve.

Our team of more than 2,000 professionals includes 109 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors, along with more than 400 certified laboratory scientists and phlebotomists. Together, they bring deep expertise, operational excellence, accountability, and compassionate care to every test we perform.