Medial Laboratory Technician / Medical Technologis

Indian Health Service • Kotzebue, AK

111d • $34 - $52

About The Position

Maniilaq Health Center is a modern, 17-bed facility serving Kotzebue and 11 surrounding villages with Tribal, Health and Social Services. Maniilaq Health Center is a great place both for those finishing residencies and looking for a place to start their medical career and for experienced physicians who enjoy the rewards of traditional primary care.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in clinical laboratory sciences for Medical Laboratory Technician.
• MLT (ASCP) registered or eligible for registration, or certification as Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) through NCA or MLT (AMT) or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related Life Science field from an accredited institution for Medical Technologist.
• MT (ASCP) registry, or certification as Clinical Laboratory Scientist by NCA or MT (AMT); or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient specimen testing. Ensures sample testing and suitability for analyses. Evaluates judges and interprets test results. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results.
• Accepts and processes samples for on-site testing or to contracted reference laboratories.
• Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations in all sections of the laboratory under the supervision of the Medical Technologists and Laboratory Manager.
• Follows established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting and maintains records of patient results. Understands and follows established infection control practices.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on all instruments. Performs quality control and notifies staff technologist of any problems and corrective actions taken.
• Assists, as instructed, in the orientation of new employees. Participates in quality improvement process/projects, both in the laboratory and the health center.
• Shares after hours on-call, weekend and holiday coverage on a rotational basis with back up assistance from Medical Technologists. Responds in case of an internal or external disaster.
• Assists the Laboratory Manager in administrative duties as assigned.
• Is clear and concise, both verbally and in writing when communicating with staff and the public. Speaks courteously when on the telephone. Has the ability to relate to the public in a caring, tactful, and courteous manner at all times.
• Uses positive interpersonal skills to promote success of the laboratory team members and promote laboratory and health center goals.
• Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations in all sections of the laboratory (chemistry, microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, blood bank, specimen dispatch).
• Ability to perform all Medical Laboratory Technician duties.
• Implements and monitors daily quality control, and advises on a course of action when values are out of range. Documents all corrective action.
• Maintains all record keeping systems in compliance with established procedures. Enters and verifies results using the laboratory information system.

Benefits

• IHS/NHSC/State Loan repayment site
• Relocation
• Sign on/retention bonuses
• CME/CEU/CDE Allowance
• Free health, dental vision, life, short term disability
• 30 days paid leave & 11 paid holidays
• Hospital housing for rent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees