Medical Laboratory Technician
$71,032–$99,694 year
On-site · Wrangell, Alaska, United States
Job Summary
Medical Laboratory Technician role at SEARHC in Wrangell, AK. Performs full range of sample testing and laboratory services across microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology, and infectious disease safety, including newborn heel-sticks, venipuncture, and test result interpretation with quality control. Requires an Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or related field plus national certification (ASCP/NCA or equivalent) and 1 year of clinical lab experience. Night/weekend call may be required for 24-hour coverage; utilizes LIS; participates in continuing education and training; supports process improvement and regulatory readiness. Benefits include retirement, PTO, parental leave, health/dental/vision, life insurance, disability, and sign-on bonuses for certain roles. SEARHC emphasizes professional advancement and a positive work culture.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or related field – required
- Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) OR equivalent certification – required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
- Experience Required 1 year of clinical laboratory experience – required
- Knowledge of Protocols and practices in infectious disease control
- Instrument maintenance and ability to ensure quality and functionality of instruments
- Regulatory requirements and understanding of steps necessary to follow laboratory procedures
- Skills in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees
- Operating a personal computer utilizing LIS and a variety of software applications
- Ability to Perform a full range of simple-to-complex sample testing and laboratory services in the areas of microbiology, and transfusion medicine
- Perform newborn/infant heel-sticks; child and adult finger-sticks; newborn, infant, child and adult venipuncture
- Interpret test results and ensures accuracy with limited supervision and identifies and resolves inconsistencies
- Communicate in oral and written format and provide customer service to those using lab services
- Assist management in the monitoring, maintaining, and ordering of laboratory supplies
- Required Certifications: Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Phlebotomy Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, Medical Lab Technician (ASCP) - American Society of Clinical Pathologists
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