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Medical Laboratory Technician - Per Diem

Department: Primary Care

Program: Laboratory

Reports to: Laboratory Director

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Per Diem/On Call

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician, under general supervision of the Laboratory Director, performs and analyzes complex laboratory tests on un'ina samples (blood, tissues, and fluids) to provide crucial data for disease diagnosis and treatment. The Technician's duties include operating and maintaining high-precision equipment, ensuring test accuracy through quality control, data record keeping, interpreting results, and communicating findings to providers and healthcare teams. The Medical Laboratory Technician maintains proficient phlebotomy skills across the life span, able to work independently and employ critical thinking skills demonstrated by competent troubleshooting abilities. The Technician is required to stay updated on advancements in laboratory techniques to improve patient outcomes. The Medial Laboratory Technician is required to work three (3) scheduled days per month and be available for additional short notice call in.

Essential Functions

• Performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic assessment on all un'ina testing to ensure sample suitability and integrity, evaluate accuracy and precision of test results
• Demonstrates competency for all test procedures performed at Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) Laboratory through adherence to established policies and procedures for all laboratory testing processes
• Reviews quality control data to identify analytic discrepancies, troubleshoot and document remedial action taken when test systems deviate from established performance guidelines, resolve inconsistencies to ensure un'ina results are within allowable ranges before release from laboratory information system (LIS)
• Reports test results, identify results that are abnormal and communicate values to un'ina's provider following established laboratory documentation protocol, submit reportable infectious disease information to the State of Alaska public health department or other designated officials
• Maintains laboratory equipment and analyzers to ensure quality control measures meet CLIA regulations
• Performs assigned proficiency, competency, and continuing education within established timelines
• Trains new employees, Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) staff, and laboratory science students, and provide remedial training as needed
• Collaborates with Laboratory Director in preparation for laboratory inspection from regulatory agencies, such as clinical staff competency assessments and writing laboratory protocols
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure to Dust
• Exposure to Extreme Temperatures
• Wet
• Noise
• Vibration
• Mists or Gases
• Mechanical Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Burn Hazards

OSHA Categories

• Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Clinical Laboratory Analyzers, Electronic Health Record

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Yes

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• An Associate's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Experience

• One (1) years' experience in a medical or public health laboratory setting or clinical rotations through required education
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• Proficient phlebotomy skills across the life span

License/Certification

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), or equivalent certification from a national recognized organization or military certification
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or able to obtain within three (3) months of hire

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of basic clinical processes to include pre-analytic and analytic factors that influence test results, medical terminology, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, HIPPA and 42 CFR
• Provide guidance for DWC staff with regards to the LIS, acceptable practices of laboratory medicine per CLIA regulations, limited test utilization and interpretive information with referral of advanced clinical questions to the Laboratory Director
• Ability to work independently, interact and communicate in a professional manner that promotes a harmonious and collaborative work environment, listen and respond to constructive criticism in a productive manner
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills with attention to detail
• Observe safety, infection control, and risk management policies and procedures
• Inventory management of laboratory supplies to ensure adequate levels of inventory are maintained

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.