Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

Location: Nome, AK
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift timing: nights.

Description:
Tech must be able to work alone and be self-motivated.
We are looking for a Laboratory Generalist who can rotate through all departments (including Blood Banking and Pre-Analytical Microbiology).

List of Instruments:
Cobas 6000 and 311
Iris
Sysmex 550 and 4000i
CA-660
Cepheid
BioFire
Illumigene
Affirm
Others

Experience on the Cobas is ideal.

Essential Functions:
Tech should be able to provide expert level clinical laboratory technology testing services in all areas involved in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing while following the policies and procedures of the laboratory and complying with all regulatory requirements.

Tech must also:
Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values
Demonstrate understanding of, and compliance with, organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules
Perform and validate chemical, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic, and bacteriologic tests of body fluids and substances to provide data for diagnosis and treatment of disease
Verify test procedures for accuracy of each test and test system as it pertains to the specialty assigned
Report results, maintain records, and assist with distributing test reports
Follow protocols for the established QC program within parameters for acceptable levels of performance and verify lot numbers and expiration dates on reagents and controls
Assist in resolving technical problems, monitor test analysis and specimen examination through evaluation of proficiency testing and ensure that remedial action is taken and communicated to all testing personnel when necessary
Participate in customer education, if necessary
Perform other duties as assigned

¿Personal Traits:
All Client Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity, respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, cooperation with, and consideration of, others.

Required Knowledge:
All Client Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Required Skills and Abilities:
All Client Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.
All employees should have customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and good communication skills.
All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.
In addition, all employees should have the ability to actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.
Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality as defined by HIPAA.

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of laboratory operation, logistics, inventory management, and laboratory instrument operation
Above average interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to follow detailed procedure guidelines

Minimum Education Requirements:
Associate Degree for MLT or Bachelor Degree for MLS/MT
Degree Program: Medical Technology.

Experience Amount: 2 years preferred

Credentials, Licensure, Certification: Nationally registered or licensed as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician

Physical Requirements:
Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
Sit less than half the workday
Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
Lift or carry unaided 25 to 50 pounds
See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:
Work is conducted in a standard office environment
Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, chemical, biohazards or other harmful substances

Specialty:
Medical Laboratory

Sub Specialty(s):
Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Scientist

EMR Used:
Cerner

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Certifications/Requirements
ACLS
ASCPAMT

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