Position: Medical Lab Scientist
Location: Sitka
Employment Type: Permanent FullTime
- Perform a range of testing services including CLIAdefined highcomplexity tests and laboratory services.
- Evaluate and interpret test results ensuring accuracy and identifying inconsistencies.
- Provide expertise in microbiology transfusion medicine molecular biology and infectious disease safety.
- Conduct patient specimen testing and ensure sample suitability.
- Collaborate with medical staff troubleshoot issues and provide training to new team members.
- Maintain laboratory equipment ensure quality control and support laboratory inspections from regulatory institutions.
- Review and update lab protocols and procedures and support inventory maintenance.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelors degree in Medical Technology or related field.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certifications: Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) or equivalent certification.
Experience and Skills:
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of progressive clinical experience or a hospital internship after degree completion.
- Skills: Proficient in all laboratory testing levels laboratory information systems and quality control practices.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with CLIA Joint Commission CAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Abilities: Capable of interpreting lab reports ensuring specimen accuracy and training staff.
Benefits
Salary:$/year
Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field. High school diploma or equivalent required. Certifications: Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT), or equivalent certification. Experience and Skills: Experience: Minimum of 1 year of progressive clinical experience or a hospital internship after degree completion. Skills: Proficient in all laboratory testing levels, laboratory information systems, and quality control practices. Knowledge: Familiarity with CLIA, Joint Commission, CAP, and other regulatory requirements. Abilities: Capable of interpreting lab reports, ensuring specimen accuracy, and training staff.