Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Network of Alaska • Wasilla, AK

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About The Position

Division: Medical Network of Alaska MNA Delivers leadership, support, and guidance to healthcare facilities of all sizes across multiple specialists with the primary goal of providing accessibility, value, and quality medical administrative support services. What You’ll Do: Perform routine tests in a medical laboratory to provide data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree
• ASCP Certified (associates degree) or Medical Lab Scientist (bachelor’s degree).
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• First- Aid, CPR certified
• Must reside in or near Wasilla, Alaska.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of EMR software, database software and LabDaq.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands, or feel and talk and hear.
• Ability to occasionally sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Interprets Provider orders and secures a requisition before performing test
• Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen
• Draws blood from patient's vein, fingertip, or heel, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood and urine under the supervision of a medical technologist
• Performs blood counts
• Performs microscopic analysis of urine and genital specimens
• Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens
• Performs tests in an accurate and timely manner
• Informs Provider of lab results
• Documents all requests and results of lab work accurately
• Recognizes abnormalities and notifies physician immediately
• Performs daily quality control and cleaning procedures per guidelines

Benefits

• Great Company Culture.
• Make an impact. We are about your individuality by giving you the freedom to grow and create within the company.
• Rest and Relaxation. 15 days of paid time off for the first 5 years, and six paid holidays.
• Health Benefits. Medical, FSA options, dental, and vision. Short/long-term disability.
• Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a generous company match, access to a personal financial planner, and life insurance with $100,000 provided.
• Healthy Working Environment. Operate in an environment that is safe, empowering, and satisfying.
• Because our team members are trusted to handle sensitive information, we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check and drug screen before official employment.
• Medical Network of Alaska, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED