Medical Lab Scientist SIGN ON and RELO

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilites Of The Job

• Evaluates, judges, and interprets test results and ensures accuracy.
• Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results and works with MLTs and LST to troubleshoot problems.
• Provides specialized expertise in microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology, and infectious disease safety.
• Performs patient specimen testing.
• Ensures sample suitability.
• Provides LIS consultation to all SEARHC staff.
• Educates SEARHC staff in acceptable practices of laboratory medicine.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensures quality control and functionality of instruments.
• Reviews LJ charts and submits data to Laboratory Manager and the peer.
• Works with the Laboratory Manager to ensure quality measures are met and writes policies and procedures.
• Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.
• Reviews the work of MLT’s and LST’s to ensure accuracy and assigns tasks.
• Trains new employees, staff, and laboratory students.
• Participates in continuing education programs.
• Ensures that adequate levels of inventory are maintained.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Progressively responsible work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• American Medical Technologists - American Medical Technologists, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) - American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

Experience Required

• One (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital internship subsequent to degree.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of all levels of laboratory testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing.
• Knowledge of LIS operation 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.
• Knowledge CLIA, Joint Commission, CAP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to interpret laboratory reports and quality control results for accuracy and to trouble shoot problem.
• Ability to performs 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 in establishing and maintaining 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.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability

About the Role

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career.