Medical Technologist

American Oncology Management Company; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,705 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Cancer Care is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to handle daily specimen processing in the designated laboratory, ensuring CAP-aligned QA/QC, safe reagent handling, and clear communication with staff physicians.

You will review technical systems for quality and efficiency, perform tests across pre-analytic to post-analytic stages, manage inventory, and help revise policies and forms, while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, molecular or related field and/or related training program.
• State Hawaii laboratory license in designated area required; MT(ASCP) or MT(AMT) license preferred.
• Dependable and adaptable to all laboratory responsibilities and scheduling hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process specimens for testing using CAP acceptable methods and standards.
• Review daily technical systems for quality and efficiency.
• Perform tests according to approved policies for all testing phases.
• Ensure instruments and reagents stay within quality parameters.
• Participate in laboratory research and development as time permits.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies.
• Handle hazardous chemicals with proper precautions.
• Assist revising laboratory documents including policies, procedures and forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Work at any Company location to meet business needs.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations and IT/Disaster Recovery policies.
• Keep work area and records neat and orderly.
• Maintain all company equipment in safe working order.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, molecular or related field

MT(ASCP) or MT(AMT) license preferred

Completion of medical technology or related field training program

Job description

Location: Hawaii Cancer Care

Pay Range: $30.60 - $56.84

Position Summary

Responsible for daily specimen processing in the designated laboratory, including technical and non‑technical duties. Communicates with staff physicians and other staff employees regarding patient’s specimen. Works with management personnel to ensure efficient and technically correct systems and procedures in the laboratory that includes QA/QC of reagents, instrumentation, proficiency testing, etc.

Key Performance Areas

• Prepare and process specimens for testing using CAP acceptable methods and standards.
• Reviews the daily technical systems for assurance of quality and efficiency.
• Perform tests according to approved policies and procedures for all phases of testing; pre‑analytic, analytic, and post‑analytic, as well as general laboratory specimens.
• Assures instruments and reagents are within quality parameters.
• Participates in laboratory research and development projects as needed and as time permits.
• Responsible for inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Exercises all precautions when handling hazardous chemicals that are irritating to mucous membranes and the skin.
• Assist with revising laboratory documents including policies, procedures, and forms.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.
• Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs.
• Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient rights, safety, billing, human resources and collections. Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working order.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, molecular or related field and/or successful completion of a medical technology or related field Training program and has a minimum 1 year of related experience in the designated laboratory specialty is preferred.
• A state of Hawaii laboratory license in the designated area is required, and an MT(ASCP) or MT(AMT) license is preferred.
• Candidate must be dependable, and adaptable in all aspects of laboratory responsibilities and scheduling hours.
• Travel: 0-25%