Medical Laboratory Technician//Echo Cliffs Health Center
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, Tuba City, AZ, United States
Navajo Preference Employment Act
In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.
Applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment; (2) are legally married to enrolled members of those tribes and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference; (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.
Overview
The Medical Laboratory Technician – Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, testing, and reporting of test results in compliance with regulatory requirements, policy and procedures, and the TCRHCC’s goal of providing quality patient care. The position is in the laboratory that provides sub‑specialties of service in a hospital setting, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, microbiology, and clinical microscopy.
Qualifications (Medical Laboratory Technician)
Education:
High school graduate or GED, and successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician). OR sixty (60) hours of courses in an institution accredited; of those 60 hours have completed either 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory or Clinical laboratory science courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses with the minimal inclusion of 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemical, biological, or medical technologic/laboratory science in any combination.
License/Certification:
Medical Laboratory Technician certification from a nationally recognized certification agency must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire. Certification must remain unexpired and in good standing for the duration of employment.
Experience:
Six (6) months documented bench experience in each specialty including blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology.
Qualifications (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
Education:
Graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency, and has completed either 48 semester hours of medical laboratory technology or clinical laboratory science courses OR 48 semester hours of coursework across various subjects that include:
Twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, which must include general chemistry and biochemistry or organic chemistry.
Twelve (12) semester hours of biology, which must include general biology and molecular biology, cell biology or genetics.
Twenty-four (24) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science or technology in any combination.
License/Certification:
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or Specialist certification from a nationally recognized certification agency must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire. Certification must remain unexpired and in good standing for the duration of employment.
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of approved clinical laboratory experience, must include clinical rotation through blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology.
Other Skills and Abilities (MLT‑MLS)
Positive working relationships with others; possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints.
Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
Ability to take initiative, apply teamwork principles and build rapport with others.
Effective communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of co‑workers.
Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and manage time to strict deadlines.
Ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Can work with little supervision; adapt to shift work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of maintaining multiple communication channels.
Basic computer skills and literacy for communication, records, forms, and ordering.
Responsive in stressful situations; understand how to operate complex equipment.
Successful completion of background and reference checks; successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements; submission of all required employment‑related documents with accurate information.
Mental and Physical Effort
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical
The position requires prolonged dexterous skill; handling of tools such as needles and precision laboratory instruments; frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and reaching; occasional kneeling, climbing, crouching, twisting, driving; and lifting or pushing/pulling up to 34 pounds. The incumbent must have stamina for long periods of standing and for use of far vision, near vision, color vision, depth perception, hearing normal speech, and hearing overhead pages. The incumbent must use the telephone frequently.
Mental
Incumbent must have good analytical judgment, work under pressure, attention to detail, and follow instructions to perform correct tests. Must possess technical skills and ability to prioritize and coordinate a variety of issues while often interrupted. Needs to communicate effectively and with tact in stressful situations, cope with high levels of stress, make decisions under high pressure, manage altercations, focus, handle flexibility, and work alone. Must adapt to shift work.
Environmental
The job involves prolonged exposure to infectious diseases, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, extremes in temperature and humidity, hazardous or moving equipment, and loud noises. Must don and doff PPE as needed to complete tasks.
Impact
The Medical Laboratory Technician – Medical Laboratory Scientist plays a vital role in the treatment and prevention of disease by providing supporting evidence for provider diagnosis.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
(Medical Laboratory Technician)
Follow laboratory policies, processes and procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records.
Perform and document corrective actions when test systems are not within acceptable levels.
Adhere to Quality Assurance policies; perform and document QC activities, instrument/calibration procedures, and instrument preventive maintenance.
Perform proficiency testing and document attestation that samples are tested according to protocol.
Maintain skills and knowledge for instrument use, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration related to each test performed.
Stay abreast of factors that influence test results and the skills needed to verify validity of patient test results.
Maintain inventory control to ensure adequate supplies and reagents.
Participate in laboratory training for non‑laboratory personnel or new hires; actively participate in Laboratory Accreditation maintenance.
Participate in Continuing Education by attending meetings and in‑services.
Develop and maintain relationships with Medical and Nursing staff regarding specimen processing and result interpretation.
Provide superior customer service, dedication, positive attitude, confidence, reliability, and eagerness to provide safe patient care.
Participate in departmental workflow and testing teams related to electronic health records or other initiatives.
Provide continuous communication with colleagues between shifts and laboratory leadership.
Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service.
Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times; complete donning and doffing tasks safely; discard used PPE appropriately.
Complete task training for cleaning and decontamination of surfaces contaminated by communicable disease.
Perform other assigned duties by the Director of Laboratory Services.
Provide guidance and support to colleagues (MLSA, MLT, Phlebotomists) in effective delivery of laboratory services.
(Medical Laboratory Scientist)
Follow laboratory policies, processes and procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records.
Perform and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from acceptable levels.
Adhere to QA policies; perform and document QC activities, calibrations, and preventive maintenance.
Perform proficiency testing and document attestation that samples are tested according to protocol.
Maintain skills and knowledge for instrument use, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration.
Stay abreast of factors influencing test results and skills needed to verify validity.
Maintain inventory control to ensure adequate supplies and reagents.
Participate in laboratory training and accreditation maintenance.
Participate in Continuing Education.
Develop and maintain relationships with Medical and Nursing staff regarding specimen processing and result interpretation.
Provide superior customer service, dedication, positive attitude, confidence, reliability, and eagerness to provide safe patient care.
Participate in departmental workflow and testing teams related to electronic health records.
Provide continuous communication during shift handoff.
Responsible for electronic health records data entry.
Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times; complete donning and doffing safely.
Complete task training for routine cleaning and decontamination.
Perform other assigned duties by Director of Laboratory Services.
Provide guidance and support to colleagues in effective delivery of laboratory services.
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In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.
Applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment; (2) are legally married to enrolled members of those tribes and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference; (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.
Overview
The Medical Laboratory Technician – Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, testing, and reporting of test results in compliance with regulatory requirements, policy and procedures, and the TCRHCC’s goal of providing quality patient care. The position is in the laboratory that provides sub‑specialties of service in a hospital setting, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, microbiology, and clinical microscopy.
Qualifications (Medical Laboratory Technician)
Education:
High school graduate or GED, and successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician). OR sixty (60) hours of courses in an institution accredited; of those 60 hours have completed either 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory or Clinical laboratory science courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses with the minimal inclusion of 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemical, biological, or medical technologic/laboratory science in any combination.
License/Certification:
Medical Laboratory Technician certification from a nationally recognized certification agency must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire. Certification must remain unexpired and in good standing for the duration of employment.
Experience:
Six (6) months documented bench experience in each specialty including blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology.
Qualifications (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
Education:
Graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency, and has completed either 48 semester hours of medical laboratory technology or clinical laboratory science courses OR 48 semester hours of coursework across various subjects that include:
Twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, which must include general chemistry and biochemistry or organic chemistry.
Twelve (12) semester hours of biology, which must include general biology and molecular biology, cell biology or genetics.
Twenty-four (24) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science or technology in any combination.
License/Certification:
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or Specialist certification from a nationally recognized certification agency must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire. Certification must remain unexpired and in good standing for the duration of employment.
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of approved clinical laboratory experience, must include clinical rotation through blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology.
Other Skills and Abilities (MLT‑MLS)
Positive working relationships with others; possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints.
Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
Ability to take initiative, apply teamwork principles and build rapport with others.
Effective communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of co‑workers.
Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and manage time to strict deadlines.
Ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Can work with little supervision; adapt to shift work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of maintaining multiple communication channels.
Basic computer skills and literacy for communication, records, forms, and ordering.
Responsive in stressful situations; understand how to operate complex equipment.
Successful completion of background and reference checks; successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements; submission of all required employment‑related documents with accurate information.
Mental and Physical Effort
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical
The position requires prolonged dexterous skill; handling of tools such as needles and precision laboratory instruments; frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and reaching; occasional kneeling, climbing, crouching, twisting, driving; and lifting or pushing/pulling up to 34 pounds. The incumbent must have stamina for long periods of standing and for use of far vision, near vision, color vision, depth perception, hearing normal speech, and hearing overhead pages. The incumbent must use the telephone frequently.
Mental
Incumbent must have good analytical judgment, work under pressure, attention to detail, and follow instructions to perform correct tests. Must possess technical skills and ability to prioritize and coordinate a variety of issues while often interrupted. Needs to communicate effectively and with tact in stressful situations, cope with high levels of stress, make decisions under high pressure, manage altercations, focus, handle flexibility, and work alone. Must adapt to shift work.
Environmental
The job involves prolonged exposure to infectious diseases, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, extremes in temperature and humidity, hazardous or moving equipment, and loud noises. Must don and doff PPE as needed to complete tasks.
Impact
The Medical Laboratory Technician – Medical Laboratory Scientist plays a vital role in the treatment and prevention of disease by providing supporting evidence for provider diagnosis.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
(Medical Laboratory Technician)
Follow laboratory policies, processes and procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records.
Perform and document corrective actions when test systems are not within acceptable levels.
Adhere to Quality Assurance policies; perform and document QC activities, instrument/calibration procedures, and instrument preventive maintenance.
Perform proficiency testing and document attestation that samples are tested according to protocol.
Maintain skills and knowledge for instrument use, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration related to each test performed.
Stay abreast of factors that influence test results and the skills needed to verify validity of patient test results.
Maintain inventory control to ensure adequate supplies and reagents.
Participate in laboratory training for non‑laboratory personnel or new hires; actively participate in Laboratory Accreditation maintenance.
Participate in Continuing Education by attending meetings and in‑services.
Develop and maintain relationships with Medical and Nursing staff regarding specimen processing and result interpretation.
Provide superior customer service, dedication, positive attitude, confidence, reliability, and eagerness to provide safe patient care.
Participate in departmental workflow and testing teams related to electronic health records or other initiatives.
Provide continuous communication with colleagues between shifts and laboratory leadership.
Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service.
Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times; complete donning and doffing tasks safely; discard used PPE appropriately.
Complete task training for cleaning and decontamination of surfaces contaminated by communicable disease.
Perform other assigned duties by the Director of Laboratory Services.
Provide guidance and support to colleagues (MLSA, MLT, Phlebotomists) in effective delivery of laboratory services.
(Medical Laboratory Scientist)
Follow laboratory policies, processes and procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records.
Perform and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from acceptable levels.
Adhere to QA policies; perform and document QC activities, calibrations, and preventive maintenance.
Perform proficiency testing and document attestation that samples are tested according to protocol.
Maintain skills and knowledge for instrument use, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration.
Stay abreast of factors influencing test results and skills needed to verify validity.
Maintain inventory control to ensure adequate supplies and reagents.
Participate in laboratory training and accreditation maintenance.
Participate in Continuing Education.
Develop and maintain relationships with Medical and Nursing staff regarding specimen processing and result interpretation.
Provide superior customer service, dedication, positive attitude, confidence, reliability, and eagerness to provide safe patient care.
Participate in departmental workflow and testing teams related to electronic health records.
Provide continuous communication during shift handoff.
Responsible for electronic health records data entry.
Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times; complete donning and doffing safely.
Complete task training for routine cleaning and decontamination.
Perform other assigned duties by Director of Laboratory Services.
Provide guidance and support to colleagues in effective delivery of laboratory services.
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