What are the responsibilities and job description for the AK - Medical Lab Scientist - Sitka position at Mobile Health Team Inc?
Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for a permanent fulltime Medical Lab Scientist / Technologist(MLS / MLT) position. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
Location : Sitka AK 99835
Assignment Start Date : 1 / 16 / 2025
Shift : Days Full Time
Salary : $76000.00 to $110000.00
Under minimal supervision applies advanced technical skills and seasoned judgment to provide a full range of sample test analyses and laboratory services independently and competently in a hospitalbased laboratory. Shift work and night and weekend calls are required to provide 24hour laboratory coverage in Sitka. Perform all levels of testing including CLIAdefined highcomplexity testing. Works with infants children adolescents adults and geriatric patients.
The work typically involves full responsibility for all technical aspects of the laboratory and includes a wide variety of duties involving diverse and complex technical problems and considerations i.e. procuring compatible lifesaving units of blood for a patient with antibodies. Assignments involve such complicating factors as practical economic or operating problems; inadequate or discrepant information about the use and capabilities of new instruments or methodologies; or requests for modified procedures test alternatives or special studies to meet specific clinical situations. Decisions directly or indirectly affect the quality of patient care and can be life or death decisions or problems. Writes procedures for department of responsibility using the CLSI format and coordinates procedure manual review updates and distribution. Establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed in the department of responsibility establishing parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of specimen through sample analysis and reporting of results. Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications. Ensures that proper training is given to new employees during the orientation period and that regular training is given to all technologists when there are changes in their department. Assists the laboratory manager with evaluating the competency of all testing personnel. Assists the laboratory manager with Process Improvement activities associated with their departments. Understands and assists the laboratory manager with implementing CAP standards and CLIA regulations in their department of responsibility. Coordinates inventory levels with the laboratory manager to maintain proper supply levels.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform all levels of testing including CLIAdefined highcomplexity testing and laboratory services.
- Evaluates judges and interprets test results and ensures accuracy. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results and works with MLTs and LSTs to troubleshoot problems.
- Provides specialized expertise in microbiology transfusion medicine molecular biology and infectious disease safety. Performs patient specimen testing. Ensures sample suitability.
- Provide limited test utilization and interpretation information to medical staff and nursing and refer advanced clinical questions to the Laboratory Medical Director.
- Provide LIS consultation to all staff.
- Educate staff in acceptable practices of laboratory medicine.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Ensures quality control and functionality of instruments.
- Reviews LJ charts and submits data to the Laboratory Manager and the peer.
- Works with the Laboratory Manager to ensure quality measures are met and writes policies and procedures
- Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.
- With Direction from the Laboratory Manager reviews the work of MLTs and LSTs to ensure accuracy and assigns tasks.
- Trains new employees staff and laboratory students.
- Participates in continuing education programs.
- Ensures that adequate levels of inventory are maintained
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION
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Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.
Salary : $76,000 - $110,000
