Medical Laboratory Technician

Norton Sound Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome, Alaska seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform comprehensive clinical testing across pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy.

The position requires an Associate degree in Medical Technology or related field, at least 1 year of hospital lab experience, and national MLT certification. The role reports to Laboratory Manager and carries non-exempt status with standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• 1 year of hospital laboratory experience.
• Nationally registered or licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform and validate chemical, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic, and bacteriologic tests of body fluids and substances.
• Verify test procedures for accuracy of each test and test system.
• Report results and maintain records; assist in distributing test reports.
• Follow QC protocols and verify reagents and controls expiration dates.
• Resolve technical problems and monitor test analysis; communicate remediation.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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Medical Laboratory Technician

Regular Full-time Staff Nome, AK, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 2586

Salary Range: $41.90 To $53.98 Annually

Medical Laboratory Technician

Position Title: Medical Laboratory Technician

Department: Laboratory

Reports To: Laboratory Manager

Position Code: 27010200

FLSA: Non-Exempt

ICPA: Covered

Effective Date: 05/06/2021

Grade: 10

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Purpose of Position: Provide expert level clinical medical technology testing services performing all areas involved in pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic testing while maintaining the policies and procedures of the laboratory and complying with all regulatory requirements.

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

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

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Knowledge of laboratory operation, logistics and inventory management, laboratory instrument operation

All Norton Sound 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 patient/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 follow policy, procedure, and instructions, 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.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Above average interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to follow detailed procedure guidelines.

Education

Degree: Associates

Program: Medical Technology, or related field

Experience

Amount: 1 year(s) performing clinical hospital laboratory work

0 (years)

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Nationally registered or licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

See and hear with normal acuity

• 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

• Some travel may be required

• Travel is required via large aircraft

• Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft

I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance