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RESPONSIBILITIES

Last Reviewed: 09/20

Effective Date: 09/16

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, coordinates and facilitates the daily activities of the Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Service and ensures all activities are performed in accordance with established policies and procedure standards.

• Develops and performs FISH analysis of tissue and other pathological specimens.

• Performs and reports test results that may require conclusion, evaluation or value judgment.

• Performs related quality control and clerical functions; problem solving and informal orientation and/or technical instruction.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, reaching at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.

• Continuous: twisting body, hearing, speaking, and frequent gripping of an object.

• Frequent: sitting, climbing stairs, carrying usual weight of 10 up to maximum of 50 pounds.

• Occasional: stooping/ bending, kneeling, crawling, walking on uneven ground, squatting, lifting weight of 10 pounds up to maximum of 50 pounds; pushing/pulling weight of 10 pounds up to maximum 50 pounds of force; reaching above shoulder level, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• Operates various laboratory instruments and equipment.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Subjected to noise/vibration from equipment noise.

• Exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, HIV positive specimens.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State licensure as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Specialist.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years experience as a Medical Technologist, Molecular Technologist or Cytogenetic Technologist.

• Experience in FISH testing and analysis preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet