Medial Laboratory Technician / Medical Technologis

Locations: Kotzebue, AK

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$34 to $52 / Per Hour

Open Period:4/1/2025 until filled

Summary:Maniilaq Health Center is a modern, 17-bed facility serving Kotzebue and 11 surrounding villages with Tribal, Health and Social Services. Maniilaq Health Center is a great place both for those finishing residencies and looking for a place to start their medical career and for experienced physicians who enjoy the rewards of traditional primary care. Benefits include: IHS/NHSC/State Loan repayment site Relocation Sign on/retention bonuses CME/CEU/CDE Allowance Free health, dental vision, life, short term disability 30 days paid leave & 11 paid holidays Hospital housing for rent

Duties:Medical Laboratory Technician: Performs patient specimen testing. Ensures sample testing and suitability for analyses. Evaluates judges and interprets test results. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results. Accepts and processes samples for on-site testing or to contracted reference laboratories. Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations in all section of the laboratory under the supervision of the Medical Technologists and Laboratory Manager. Follows established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting and maintains records of patient results. Understands and follows established infection control practices. Performs scheduled maintenance on all instruments. Performs quality control and notifies staff technologist of any problems and corrective actions taken. Assists, as instructed, in the orientation of new employees. Participates in quality improvement process/projects, both in the laboratory and the health center. Shares after hours on-call, weekend and holiday coverage on a rotational basis with back up assistance from Medical Technologists. Responds in case of an internal or external disaster. Assists the Laboratory Manager in administrative duties as assigned. Is clear and concise, both verbally and in writing when communicating with staff and the public. Speaks courteously when on the telephone. Has the ability to relate to the public in a caring, tactful, and courteous manner at all times. Uses positive interpersonal skills to promote success of the laboratory team members and promote laboratory and health center goals. Other duties as assigned. Medical Technologist: Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations in all sections of the laboratory (chemistry, microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, blood bank, specimen dispatch). Ability to perform all Medical Laboratory Technician duties. Follows established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all instruments. Implements and monitors daily quality control, and advises on a course of action when values are out of range. Documents all corrective action. Maintains all record keeping systems in compliance with established procedures. Enters and verifies results using the laboratory information system. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:Medical Laboratory Technician: Associates Degree in clinical laboratory sciences. MLT (ASCP) registered or eligible for registration, or certification as Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) through NCA or MLT (AMT) or obtain within 6 months of hire. Medical Technologist: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related Life Science field from an accredited institution. MT (ASCP) registry, or certification as Clinical Laboratory Scientist by NCA or MT (AMT); or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:2025:OTZ-059