Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview

Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician for their Sitka, AK location.

• Perform all levels of testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing and laboratory services. Evaluate, judge and interpret test results and ensure accuracy.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in patient results and work with MLTs and LST to troubleshoot problems.
• Provide specialized expertise in microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology and infectious disease safety.
• Perform patient specimen testing. Ensure sample suitability.
• Provide limited test utilization and interpretation information to medical staff and nursing and refer advanced clinical questions to Laboratory Medical Director.
• Provide LIS consultation to all Client staff.
• Educate Client staff in acceptable practices of laboratory medicine.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensure quality control and functionality of instruments.
• Review LJ charts and submit data to Laboratory Manager and the peer.
• Work with the Laboratory Manager to ensure quality measures are met and write policies and procedures; prepare lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.
• With direction from the Laboratory Manager, review the work of MLTs and LSTs to ensure accuracy and assign tasks.
• Train new employees, MEH staff, and laboratory students.
• Participate in continuing education programs. Ensure that adequate levels of inventory are maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• A bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• One (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital internship subsequent to degree.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT or ASCP)
• Knowledge of all levels of laboratory testing including CLIA defined high complexity 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.
• CLIA, Joint Commission, CAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• 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.

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.