MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST IV - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - OAHU

About the role

The Medical Technologist IV position provides medical technology services in a hospital or other laboratory setting, under the direction of a physician or medical director; to include the establishment of procedures and maintenance of a laboratory unit, and the performance of laboratory tests; and other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical technology services in a hospital or other laboratory setting, under the direction of a physician or medical director;
• Establishes procedures and maintains a laboratory unit;
• Performs laboratory tests in one or more specialized fields of medical technology;
• Aids in the general operation of a large laboratory;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licenses: Current Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the Department of Health, State of Hawaii;
• Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional medical technologist experience which involved a variety of laboratory procedures and tests 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 next lower level.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field;
• Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional medical technologist experience which involved a variety of laboratory procedures and tests 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 next lower level.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical laboratory techniques and procedures;
• Ability to interpret and follow complex laboratory protocols;
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and instruments;
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year;
• Paid Vacation: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment;
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate;
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan;
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees;
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees;
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex;
• Transportation Benefits: Pre-tax payroll deductions for qualified transportation expenses;
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan;
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program;
• Social Security: Employee's social security account contribution.

Pay

$5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Schedule

Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.