Medical Technologist

Petersburg Medical Center; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersburg Medical Center in Alaska is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform accurate and timely testing across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, and microbiology. The role requires ASCP/MLS certification and a Bachelor’s degree with strong QC focus.

The position is full-time, on-site, with on-call and callback duties in a fast-paced laboratory. Prior Laboratory IT experience is helpful for daily operations and quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• MT/MLS (ASCP) or CLS certification required (ASCP or NCA).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, timely laboratory testing across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology.
• Conduct quality control and utilize Laboratory IT systems as needed.
• Complete on-call and callback duties in a fast-paced lab environment.

Skills

Organization skills

Customer relations

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP/NC A MT/MLS/CLS certification

BLS certification

Tools

Laboratory IT experience

Job description

PMC Mission and Values

Our mission is excellence in healthcare services and the promotion of wellness in our community.

Our Guiding Values are Integrity, Dignity, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork

Job Overview:

Provides accurate, timely, and cost effective laboratory testing of patient samples to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. The qualified CLS/MT/MLS candidate will be competent in all aspects of general chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology. Quality control management and Laboratory IT experience helpful. Other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree with CLS or MT (ASCP) registry, minimum 2 years laboratory experience as an MT/CLS. Works in a fast paced laboratory. Position is 40 hours per week plus on-call and callback.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or in the chemical or biological sciences. Must satisfy the education requirements of the applicable certifying agency: ASCP or NCA. MT/MLS (ASCP) or CLS certification from ASCP or NCA required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Organization skills and customer relations are preferred. Clear and concise verbal and written communication to communicate with staff and the public is a must.

Must be able to pass a State of Alaska background check and drug screen (including Marijuana).