Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist $10K Sign-On 2 year/$15K Sign-On 3 year, $15K Relocation and Retention Bonus Eligible

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

In the absence of the Lab Manager and Assistant Manager, performs all necessary administrative work. Performs all tests commonly performed in the hospital laboratory with little supervision. Maintains, operates, troubleshoots sophisticated instrumentation. Writes, trains, reviews, performs quality control and point of care procedures for tests, instruments, lab and ancillary staff. To perform as bench Medical Technologist as needed. Leads CQI projects as needed.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Education

  • Bachelor’s degree, including successful completion of an accredited MT program

• Minimum Experience

  • Three years experience in All areas of the Lab.

• License, Certification, Registration

  • Certified as a Medical Technologist. Must have national licensure from A.S.C.P. or N.C.A.

• Equipment/Tools/Word-Aids

  • Lab instrumentation.

• Specialized Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of general lab functions: Haematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology, Blood Banking, Microbiology, Coagulation.

  • Working knowledge of requirements of Lab Quality Assurance and Point of Care testing per NCCLs, CAP, JCAHO. Knowledge of or experience with concepts and principles to total quality management, team process and change theory.

• Supervisory Responsibilities

  • As assigned by Manager.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time

• Eleven paid holidays

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Retirement plans

• Employee Wellness Center

• Plus More!

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Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org