AK - Medical Lab Scientist Medical Lab Tech - Sitka
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Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for a permanent fulltime Medical Lab Scientist/Technologist(MLS/MLT) position. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
Location: Sitka AK 99835
Assignment Start Date: 4/16/2024
Shift: Days Full Time
Salary: $76000.00 to $97000.00
10k for relocation
Under minimal supervision applies advanced technical skills and seasoned judgment to provide a full range of sample test analyses and laboratory services independently and competently in a hospitalbased laboratory. Shift work and night and weekend calls are required to provide 24hour laboratory coverage in Sitka/WMC. Perform all levels of testing including CLIAdefined highcomplexity testing. Works with infants children adolescents adults and geriatric patients.
The work typically involves full responsibility for all technical aspects of the laboratory and includes a wide variety of duties involving diverse and complex technical problems and considerations i.e. procuring compatible lifesaving units of blood for a patient with antibodies. Assignments involve such complicating factors as practical economic or operating problems; inadequate or discrepant information about the use and capabilities of new instruments or methodologies; or requests for modified procedures test alternatives or special studies to meet specific clinical situations. Decisions directly or indirectly affect the quality of patient care and can be life or death decisions or problems. Writes procedures for department of responsibility using the CLSI format and coordinates procedure manual review updates and distribution. Establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed in the department of responsibility establishing parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen through sample analysis and reporting of results. Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications. Ensures that proper training is given to new employees during the orientation period and that regular training is given to all technologists when there are changes in their department. Assists the laboratory manager with evaluating the competency of all testing personnel. Assists the laboratory manager with Process Improvement activities associated with their departments. Understands and assists the laboratory manager with implementing CAP standards and CLIA regulations in their department of responsibility. Coordinates inventory levels with the laboratory manager to maintain proper supply levels.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION
Experience:
- One (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital internship after degree.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- A Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or related field.
Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:
- Medical Technologist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).
- American Medical Technologists American Medical Technologists Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) American Society of Clinical Pathologists required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities for TechnologistLevel Assignment
- Knowledge of all levels of laboratory testing including CLIAdefined highcomplexity testing.
- Knowledge of LIS operation and the ability to utilize a variety of laboratory and other software applications.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment use and operations.
- Knowledge of all aspects of quality control.
- Knowledge of CLIA Joint Commission CAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Ability to interpret laboratory reports and quality control results for accuracy and to troubleshoot problems.
- Ability to perform patient specimen testing and ensure sample suitability with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently to assess the validity of lab results before release to providers.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates and to keep self and others on task.
- Ability to train staff and maintain necessary continuing education.
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Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.
Employment Type
Full Time
