Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for a Medical Technologist(MT/MLT/CLS). We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Nome, AK 99762

Assignment Start Date:11/25/2024

26 weeks | Nights | 8/10-hour shift | 40 hours guaranteed weekly

Looking for night coverage, however, the tech must be flexible as he/she may cover other shifts. Tech must be able to work alone and be self-motivated. We are looking for a Laboratory Generalist who can rotate through all departments (including Blood Banking and Pre-Analytical Microbiology). Training will primarily be done on the day shift (0800-1700). Upon training completion, the employee will move to the anticipated shift and also participate in the on-call rotation (one of four shifts several weekends per month). The LIS is SOFT (SoftLab, SoftMic).

List of Instruments:

• Cobas 6000 and 311
• Iris
• Sysmex 550 and 4000i
• CA-660
• Cepheid
• BioFire
• Illumigene
• Affirm
• Others

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Tech should be able to provide expert-level clinical laboratory technology testing services in all areas involved in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing while following the policies and procedures of the laboratory and complying with all regulatory requirements.

Tech must also:

• Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values
• Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with, the organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct, and work rules
• Perform and validate chemical, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic, and bacteriologic tests of body fluids and substances to provide data for diagnosis and treatment of disease
• Verify test procedures for accuracy of each test and test system as it pertains to the specialty assigned
• Report results, maintain records, and assist with distributing test reports
• Follow protocols for the established QC program within parameters for acceptable levels of performance and verify lot numbers and expiration dates on reagents and controls
• Assist in resolving technical problems, monitor test analysis and specimen examination through evaluation of proficiency testing, and ensure that remedial action is taken and communicated to all testing personnel when necessary
• Participate in customer education, if necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• Must have at least 2 years of experience
• Experience on the Cobas is ideal.

Education:

• Must have an Associate Degree for MLT or Bachelor's Degree for MLS/MT

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:

• Nationally registered or licensed as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician is required, ASCP, AMT
• ACLS is preferred

EMR System: Cerner experience preferred

Shift: nights

COVID-19: ALL TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF COMPLETED COVID VACCINATIONS AND RECOMMENDED BOOSTERS. FLU VACCINES ARE ALSO REQUIRED AND EXEMPTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Housing: Provided by the facility. No pets and no smoking. We apologize, but candidates who travel with children will not be considered. We will not cover the travel costs of a guest. If traveling with a spouse or guest, this information MUST be disclosed at the time of the submission. Internet is not typically provided with housing. For internet setup and access, please call GCI at 907-443-2550. GCI also has temporary cellular plans if your carrier is not supported in this area. Rental cars are not provided but are available. Taxi cabs are also not provided but are available. Must be able to walk to work if driving conditions are not favorable; most temporary housing is near a hospital (< 0.5 mile).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
• Must have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.
• Must have customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and good communication skills.
• Must have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.
• Must have the ability to actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.
• Must have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality as defined by HIPAA.
• Must have Knowledge of laboratory operation, logistics, inventory management, and laboratory instrument operation
• Must have above-average interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be able to follow detailed procedure guidelines
• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit less than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods
• Lift or carry unaided 25 to 50 pounds
• See and hear with normal acuity

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 long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.