Clinical Lab Scientist - Nights

Join South Peninsula Hospital's dedicated clinical laboratory team, where youll apply your expertise in high-complexity testing and contribute to critical patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Join a dedicated team of professionals in a fast-paced, high-stakes laboratory setting where your expertise in medical technology directly contributes to patient care and hospital success.
• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a 2K HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing, including high and moderate complexity testing, following established procedures.
• Adhere to quality control policies, ensure proficiency testing is completed accurately, and demonstrate competence in all laboratory functions.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, other departments, physicians, and patients to support smooth laboratory operations.
• Follow regulatory requirements related to safety, infection control, and chemical hygiene, in accordance with agencies such as CLIA and OSHA.
• Maintain and enhance patient care services by working closely with laboratory staff, the Laboratory Director, and Medical Director

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Associates Degree in Medical Technology or a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.
• Certification: National Registry as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by ASCP or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by NCA (or equivalent).
• Experience: Successful completion of the registry exam for Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Regulatory Understanding: Knowledge of CLIA, OSHA, and other relevant regulatory bodies guidelines for laboratory work.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in medical terminology.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to focus on fine details while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Manual Dexterity: Skilled in phlebotomy, keyboarding, and performing laboratory tests that require precise movements.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring physical coordination and stamina, such as bending for extended periods and lifting objects.

ENVIRONMENT:

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The laboratory is a biohazard environment. Employees must adhere to the laboratory safety plan in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties.

The position requires: 1) Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning). 2) Frequent contact with potential biohazards including blood and other body fluids. 3) Exposure to potential hazard by a sharps injury, such as a needlesticks. OSHA risk factor: Category 1