Job Title: Medical Technologist
Revision Date: 1/25/2021
Dept./Program: Laboratory and Imaging
Employment Status: Full Time
Division: Dena'ina Wellness Center
FLSA Status: Professional - Exempt
Reports To: Laboratory Director
Schedule: Exempt
Supervises: N/A
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist (MT) shall assist the Laboratory director and independently and competently provide a full range of sample test analyses and laboratory services in a clinical laboratory. The work 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. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) regulation, Quality Assurance, Quality control decisions and lab result interpretation.

Essential Functions

• Perform all levels of testing on infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. Evaluates, judges and interprets test results and ensures accuracy. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results and works with others in the department to troubleshoot problems. Provides specialized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and Hematology 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 Director. Provide LIS consultation to all DWC staff. Educate DWC 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 Laboratory Director or designee. Works with laboratory staff to ensure quality measures are met and write policies and procedures. Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.
• Assists Laboratory Director or designee in reviewing the work of laboratory staff to ensure accuracy and assigns tasks. Trains new employees, DWC staff, and laboratory students. Participates in continuing education programs. Ensures that adequate levels of inventory are maintained.
• Assist with quality control program appropriate for the testing performed.
• Resolves technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance.
• Coordinates inventory levels to maintain proper supply levels.

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

• Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Light work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• 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
• Mechanical Hazards
• Exposure to Dust
• Chemical Hazards
• Exposure Extreme Temperatures
• Wet
• Noise
• Vibration
• 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
• Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Yes

Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related field or a combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree.

Experience

• Three (3) years' clinical laboratory experience.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR).

License/Certification

• Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) or equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency). Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) or equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).
• Must have a valid Alaska Driver's license and remain insurable under the Tribe's policy to conduct Tribal business.

Special Skills

• Knowledge of basic clinical processes and medical terminology. Knowledge of basic clinical processes and medical terminology.
• Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
• Knowledge and understanding of HIPPA and 42 CFR.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Computer skills using Microsoft Office suite. Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others.

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.