Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist in Yokota, Japan

Arcetyp LLC•Shoreline, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcetyp LLC is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist for an onsite position at Yokota Air Force Base in Japan. The role manages laboratory quality, documentation, staff competency and proficiency testing programs; performs and teaches high-complexity testing; and supports regulatory compliance and inspections. The employee serves as Technical Supervisor for the Laboratory and Technical Consultant for Transfusion Services, works with the Laboratory Medical Director, and provides consultation and training to staff, patients, providers, and other hospital careworkers. The position requires U.S. citizenship and one of three education and experience pathways: a U.S. doctoral degree in medicine or osteopathy with board certification in both anatomic and clinical pathology; a relevant master's degree plus at least two years of high-complexity laboratory training or experience in the applicable subspecialty; or a relevant bachelor's degree plus at least four years of such training or experience. Laboratory scientists undergo competency evaluation after six months of hire and annually thereafter. Arcetyp accepts direct-hire W-2 candidates only; it does not accept 1099, staffing-firm, or C2C candidates and cannot sponsor H-1B visas. Arcetyp describes its package for full-time salaried employees as including competitive base salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Pay and benefits details for this position are provided to interested applicants.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a U.S. doctoral degree in medicine or osteopathy and certification in both anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology; a master's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution plus at least two years of laboratory training and/or experience in high-complexity testing in the relevant subspecialty; or a bachelor's degree in one of those fields from an accredited institution plus at least four years of such training and/or experience.
Undergo competency evaluation after six months of hire and annually from the date of initial competency.
Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency with basic word processing, data entry, and automated medical records.
Knowledge of HIPAA medical privacy and confidentiality, Joint Commission requirements, and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
Ability to communicate skillfully and tactfully with people who may be ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, or occasionally hostile.
Knowledge of, experience with, or ability to demonstrate comprehension during training of software and databases used at the MTF, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and MHS Genesis.
Computer program literacy and the knowledge and skills to collect and analyze data.
Knowledge of, experience with, or ability to demonstrate comprehension during training in patient advocacy, patient privacy, and customer relations.
Organization, problem-solving, and communication skills to explain medical requirements professionally and courteously to patients, families or caregivers, and medical and non-medical staff.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in transfusion services and/or microbiology services.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or as a Medical Technologist by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Thorough understanding of military life and experience working with military family members.
Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Active security clearance.
Familiarity with Department of War, U.S., and nonprofit healthcare systems and organizations, including DoW Tri-Service Military Healthcare Systems, TRICARE purchased care, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration.

Responsibilities

Manage document control for forms, operating instructions, and job aids.
Direct the staff competency program, including initial, six-month, and annual training and documentation.
Manage the laboratory proficiency survey program with the accrediting agency, including ordering and receiving surveys, distributing them, uploading results, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring remedial training.
Compile monthly data and quality assurance reports.
Review or compile validation studies.
Assist laboratory leadership with regulatory inspection preparation, including checklists, data reviews, and task management.
Calibrate and troubleshoot analyzers as needed.
Perform high-complexity testing, including differentials.
Teach high-complexity testing to staff.
Review Transfusion Services work and documentation.
Serve as Technical Supervisor for the Laboratory and Technical Consultant for Transfusion Services.
Provide consultation and/or training among staff, patients, providers, and other hospital careworkers.
Interface with the Laboratory Medical Director.
Manage prescribed Quality Control (QC) and CAP programs.
Enforce compliance with Joint Commission (JC), CAP, FDA, DHA, and Air Force (AF) regulatory standards.
Participate in required equipment and in-service training and continuing medical education.
Prepare and submit trend analysis reports requested by the Functional Requirements Evaluator Designee (FRED).
Maintain and provide monthly statistical reports to oversight committees and functions within FRED-designated timelines.
Conduct orientation for new laboratory personnel when assigned.
Prepare documentation to meet or exceed MTF standards for timeliness, legibility, accuracy, content, format, and signature; use only MTF- and AF-approved abbreviations in health care records.
Ensure all documentation that becomes part of a health care record contains complete patient-identifying information.