Medical Laboratory Scientist III - DOE

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is seeking qualified candidates for various Medical Laboratory positions. These roles involve providing a full range of sample testing and laboratory services under close supervision or general direction.

Responsibilities

• All 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.
• Trains and performs in accepting and processing 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, orders and stocks laboratory supplies.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Required.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician: An Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist I, II, Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

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 Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician: An Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist I, II, Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

Minimum Experience Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician & Medical Laboratory Scientist I & II: Non-supervisory - One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist: Non-supervisory – Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience.

Minimum Certification Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician: Must obtain certification within 9 months of hire in the following: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Technician (NCA) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).
• Medical Laboratory Scientist I, II, Medical Laboratory Scientist III / Medical Technologist: Must obtain certification within 9 months of hire in the following: Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).
• 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

• N/A