Medical Laboratory Technician / Scientist

COPPER RIVER NATIVE ASSOCIATION • Glennallen, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides patient test analysis and laboratory services.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory.
• One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency); ensure attaining such certification within one year of employment
• Skill in operating laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of clinical processes and medical terminology
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital, and regulatory committee rules and regulations.
• Ability to utilize a trauma sensitive approach to interacting with clients.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to Alaska Native culture and lifestyle, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native population.
• Strong written, analytical, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
• Ability to keep accurate records and produce timely and accurate written reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required for HIPAA, other regulations and organization matters.
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, including outside contacts.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• A combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderate-complexity patient lab testing.
• Ensure lab sample suitability for analysis.
• Collect lab specimens (e.g., phlebotomy).
• Perform Quality Control (QC), troubleshooting, and appropriate documentation.
• Accept and process samples for on-site testing or to contracted reference laboratories.
• Evaluate, judge, and interpret test results.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in patient results.
• Complete x-ray examinations with patients as needed.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensure quality control and functionality of instruments.
• Assist in preparing lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.
• Actively participate in Laboratory Quality Assurance activities with emphasis on ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Provide customer service for questions directed at the laboratory.
• Answer questions from the patient.
• Analyze and verify data in the computer system.
• Write and run reports as required to provide operating procedures, test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques.
• Assist in training new employees and laboratory students.
• Participate in continuing education programs.
• Monitor, maintain, order, and stock laboratory supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Personal Protective Equipment will be provided when and where needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree