Medical Laboratory Scientist II - DOE - $7,500.00 Sign-on

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I, II, or III to provide a full range of laboratory services. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and have relevant clinical experience.

The role involves performing sample testing, ensuring quality control, and providing exceptional customer service. The position is located in Anchorage, Alaska, offering competitive benefits and salary.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields is required.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience for Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Five years of clinical laboratory experience for Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of simple-to-complex sample testing and laboratory services.
• Ensure sample suitability and evaluate test results.
• Provide customer service for lab-related inquiries.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical processes and medical terminology

Skill in operating laboratory equipment

Skill in oral and written communication

Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non‑profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world‑class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second‑largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost‑Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre‑Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short‑Term Disability Buy‑Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On‑Site Child Care Facility with expert‑designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On‑Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Under close supervision or general direction, depending on the job title, applies technical skills to competently provide a full range of sample test analyses and laboratory services.

Responsibilities

All

Trains in and performs a full range of simple-to-complex sample testing and laboratory services.

Trains in and performs patient specimen testing. Ensures sample suitability. Evaluates, judges and interprets test results and ensures accuracy. Trains and performs in accepting and processing samples for on‑site testing or forwards to contracted reference laboratories.

Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results. Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensures quality control and functionality of instruments. Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.

Provides customer service for questions directed at the laboratory. Answers questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques. Participates in continuing education programs. Monitors, maintains, orders and stocks laboratory supplies.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Required

Medical Laboratory Scientist I, II, and Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist.

In addition to above, assesses competencies of MLTs and MLSs and provides specialized expertise in microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology and infectious disease safety.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of clinical processes and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of protocols and practices in infectious disease control.
• Skill in operating laboratory equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
• Skill in working independently or as a team member.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Minimum Education Qualification

Medical Laboratory Technician: An Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Medical Laboratory Scientist I, II, Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Medical Laboratory Technician & Medical Laboratory Scientist I & II: Non‑supervisory - One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist: Non‑supervisory – Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Minimum Certification Qualification

Medical Laboratory Technician: Must obtain certification within 9 months of hire in the following: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Technician (NCA) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).

Medical Laboratory Scientist I Scientist 20260430: Must obtain certification within 9 months of hire in the following: Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).

Medical Laboratory Scientist II & Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist: Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).

Preferred Education Qualification

N/A

Preferred Experience Qualification

N/A

Preferred Certification Qualification

N/A

Additional Requirements

N/A