Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Looking for Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Sitka, AK

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Shift: Days

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform all levels of testing including CLIA defined high complexity 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 LST 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 refers advanced clinical questions to Laboratory Medical Director.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensures quality control and functionality of instruments. Reviews LJ charts and submits data to 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 MLT’s and LST’s to ensure accuracy and assigns tasks. Participates in continuing education programs. Ensures that adequate levels of inventory are maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

BASELINE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field. Progressively responsible work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
• One (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital internship subsequent to degree.
• Preference given to a scientist with a strong Microbiology background.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Medical Technologist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all levels of laboratory testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing.
• Knowledge of LIS operation the ability to utilize a variety of laboratory and other software applications.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment use and operations.
• Knowledge of all aspects of quality control.

Skills:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates.
• Skill in oral and written communications.

Abilities:

• Ability to interpret laboratory reports and quality control results for accuracy and to trouble shoot problem.
• Ability to performs patient specimen testing and ensure sample suitability with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently to assess the validity of lab results before release to providers.
• Ability in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates and to keep self and others on task.
• Ability to train staff and maintain necessary continuing education.
• Preference given to a scientist with a strong Microbiology background.

Benefits:

• 25k sign on, 10k relocation

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ASCP Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sitka, AK 99835 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sitka, AK 99835: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76,000 - $110,000