Medical Laboratory Scientist, Sr (Full-time) - Kapiolani Medical Center, HI

Sonic Healthcare USA10 months ago
Honolulu, HI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

At Sonic Healthcare USA, a Great Place to Work certified employer, you’ll join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing patient care. As a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) within a management team to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely testing services.

This full-time role is located in Honolulu, HI. Compensation: Base hourly pay: $38.40 to $42.42; Sign-on Bonus/Relocation Eligible. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes and grow your career with a company that values teamwork, innovation, and quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as part of the management team with limited supervisory roles and become the SME for a designated area.
  • Perform moderate and high-complexity testing as a vital part of the patient care process.
  • Analyze, review, and report testing results.
  • Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
  • Operate safely in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.
  • Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field from an accredited program.
  • Current active certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), MT/CLS, or AMT, as applicable.
  • Minimum 4 years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or commercial lab setting.
  • Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel) and laboratory information systems.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and compliance with periodic testing requirements.
  • Valid and current State of Hawaii license as a Technologist.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous specialized experience in microbiology and blood banking.
  • 2+ years of laboratory training or experience performing high-complexity testing within your area of specialty.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Base hourly pay: $38.40 to $42.42; Sign-on Bonus/Relocation Eligible.
  • Appreciation for your work and a sense of satisfaction for making a difference.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  • Free lab services for you and your dependents.
  • Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • A supportive community that values diversity and inclusion.

This role will provide routine access to protected health information (PHI). Employees are trained on safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality while complying with all applicable privacy and security standards.

Required Skills

ASCP Certification
Lab Information Systems
High-Complexity Testing
Safety Compliance
Team Management
Quality Control
Patient Care
Blood Banking
Microbiology
Clinical Laboratory Testing