Medical Technologist; $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

Under the direction of the laboratory manager, is responsible for performing laboratory tests, quality control procedures and communication with physicians, nurses and patients.

Position Responsibilities

• Reviews on an annual basis and follows laboratory standard operating procedures. Competencies completed and up to date for all lab areas.

• Participates in the laboratory performance improvement plan and can describe activities and locate records.

• Works in an organized and timely manner while maintaining a high quality of work and communicates status of workload to the next shift as evidenced by records and direct observation.

• Interprets age specific data: Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric as evidenced by work sheet comments, phone log, client comments and direct observation.

• Uses good judgment and creativity in finding solutions to problems and meeting the needs of others as evidenced by observation, and feedback. When faced with a pre-analytical error (specimen, order etc.) uses good judgment to ensure the best outcome for the patient and highest likelihood of future prevention.

• Demonstrates adaptability; able to shift readily to other tasks or assignments; transferring and applying skills and knowledge to changes in the job as evidenced by technical performance, observation, feedback.

• Helps to develop, maintain and follow a recordkeeping system that demonstrates proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples as evidenced by work sheets and direct observation.

• Documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance. Records all out of control situations and follow-up including temperatures and controls out of range. Troubleshoots whenever test systems are not within acceptable limits; notifies lab Manager of system failure and action taken as evidenced by Q.C. records, calibration sheets, other records and feedback.

• Requests supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times as evidenced by observation and records.

• Participates in the development of the laboratory performance improvement plan and writes or head one project each year as evidenced by written procedures, observation and feedback.

• Follows the laboratory procedures when test systems are not within the laboratory’s established level of performance as evidenced by lab records, observation and feedback.

• Operates equipment or instruments necessary to perform analytical tests while recognizing instrument malfunction and asking necessary adjustments or corrections according to preset strategies, or notifies the laboratory manager as needed.

• Demonstrates an awareness of personal abilities and limitations and is accountable for own actions. Asks for help and/or guidance as necessary for performance of duties as evidenced by observation, records.

• Understands the use of computer systems and application as evidenced by work produced, technical proficiency.

• Demonstrates competency, packaging specimens for transport to reference laboratories, result entry of reference laboratory results. Is capable of retrieving in-house and reference test results. Can locate specimen requirements for esoteric tests. Can enter reference laboratory results.

• Understands the use of each laboratory instrument and equipment as evidenced by observation and records.

• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital mission, goals and performance improvement activities. Can describe National Patient Safety Goals and Sentinel Events.

• Demonstrates knowledge of specific laboratory activities and relationship to hospital wide performance improvement activities including; Napartet, National Patient Safety Goals, Sentinel Events, Disaster preparedness.

• Conserves resources, keeps work area organized, stocks incoming supplies.

• Demonstrates capability of working independently, able to act as charge person.

• Demonstrates knowledge of analytical quality, test limitations and sources of pre and post analytical error.

• Demonstrates the ability to assess overall workload in the laboratory, e.g. status and timeliness of STAT testing. Prioritizes and mobilizes resources as needed including phlebotomy.

• Travels as needed to perform testing in other YK sites, for education and training.

• Takes initiative to mediate patient problems.

• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and follows procedures for reporting critical values.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related filed required. Must be board eligible by NCA or ASCP and complete board certification within one year of employment.

• Minimum Experience

  • One to three years of related or progressively more responsible experience in chemistry, blood bank, hematology and microbiology or formal student internship.

• License, Certification, Registration

  • Certification at MT by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or CLS by National Accrediting Agency (NCA) within one year of employment.

• Equipment/Tools

  • Clinical laboratory instrumentation.

• Specialized Knowledge and Skills

  • Laboratory generalist.

• Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Must be capable of working independently and providing direction to Medical Laboratory Assistants.

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!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum:

44.38

Employment Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Hours Per Week:

40

FLSA Exempt:

No

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