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Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician (MT/MLT)
Location: Kauai, HI
Available shifts:
- Day/Evening Shift
- Night Shift, Sunday–Saturday availability 11:00 PM–7:30 AM
Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a leading clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory in Hawaii seeking a Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician (MT/MLT) to join its team in Kauai. This is a full-time opportunity for a laboratory professional interested in working across a variety of clinical testing disciplines while supporting high-quality patient care.
The ideal candidate is an MT or MLT with a strong generalist laboratory background who is comfortable performing testing, quality control, troubleshooting, and routine instrument maintenance. We're looking for someone who works well independently and as part of a team, maintains a high level of accuracy, and can adapt to the needs of a busy clinical laboratory.
The Role You'll Play:
- Perform clinical laboratory testing across assigned areas, which may include hematology, microbiology, molecular, immunology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, toxicology, and other disciplines.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of patient specimens, including blood, urine, stool, tissue, and body fluids.
- Perform quality control and review test results to ensure accuracy and validity.
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation according to established procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and report results in accordance with laboratory policies and regulatory requirements.
- Follow established safety, infection control, and quality procedures.
- Assist with specimen collection, processing, and other laboratory functions as needed.
- Participate in proficiency testing, training, and ongoing quality initiatives.
What You'll Bring:
- Medical Technologist: Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Medical Laboratory Technician: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Technician from an accredited institution.
- Current certification or licensure appropriate to the MT/MLS/MLT level through a recognized certifying agency.
- Current Hawaii State license as a Technologist, Technician, or Specialist, as applicable.
- Previous clinical laboratory experience appropriate to the MT/MLT level.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to accurate patient testing.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and standard laboratory procedures.
Salary & Benefits:
- Medical Technologist: $30.00–$42.68/hour
- Medical Laboratory Technician: $26.00–$37.59/hour
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities. If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.
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