Medical Laboratory Scientist III - $7,500.00 Sign-on Incentive - DOE

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I, II, or III/Medical Technologist to join our dynamic team. This position involves applying technical skills to perform a full range of sample testing and laboratory services under close supervision or general direction.

Responsibilities

• Trains in and performs a full range of simple-to-complex sample testing and laboratory services.
• Trains in and performs patient specimen testing.
• Evaluates, judges, and interprets test results and ensures accuracy.
• Accepts and processes 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.
• Maintains and orders laboratory supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Scientist I, II, Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Progressively responsible work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
• Non-supervisory – Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Two (2) continuous years of clinical laboratory experience at ANMC, a letter of intent from Director of Laboratory Operations AND completion, with a passing grade, of the MLS III Merit Program within approved fiscal year.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package including:
• 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.
• Annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starting 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.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed 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.

Other Information

• 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 Scientist I, II, Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION:
  • 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).
• Additional Requirements:
  • MERIT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
    • Instrument Key Operator/School for Analyzer, Quality Assurance Project/Process Improvement, Validation/Correlation study for new test, updated test, or new analyzer;
    • Write SOP;
    • Complete Quality Systems Course with Director of Laboratory Operations, Quality Manual SOP Quiz-created by and Assistant Director of Laboratory Operations;
    • In-Service for Laboratory staff (expectation of >12CEUs completed prior), Minimum of 3 special projects or assignments as directed/approved by supervisor.
  • Proficiency is measured by Panel Discussion with Management-discussion to involve summary of merit projects, experience, and any topic deemed appropriate by the Laboratory Medical Director or/and Director of Laboratory Operations.