Medical Lab Scientist | Sitka, AK | Contract
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- Weekly Gross Pay: $38.93 - $54.76
- Sign-On Bonus: $25K
- Relocation Assistance: $10K for qualified hire
- Shift: Days, Full Time
- Duration: 1 week
Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Lab Scientist in Sitka, AK. Under minimal supervision, you will apply advanced technical skills and seasoned judgment to provide a full range of sample test analyses and laboratory services independently and competently in a hospital-based laboratory. Shift work and night and weekend call are required to provide 24-hour laboratory coverage in Sitka. You will perform all levels of testing, including CLIA defined high complexity testing, and work with diverse patient populations, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing all levels of testing and laboratory services, ensuring accuracy and resolving inconsistencies in patient results.
- Providing limited test utilization and interpretation information to medical staff and nursing, and referring advanced clinical questions to the Laboratory Medical Director.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring quality control and functionality.
- Training new employees and participating in continuing education programs.
- Assisting the laboratory manager with evaluating the competency of all testing personnel and coordinating inventory levels.
To qualify for this position, you must have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.
- Medical Technologist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR equivalent certification.
- One (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital internship subsequent to degree.
- Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
Knowledge of all levels of laboratory testing, LIS operation, and quality control is essential. You should also possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues.
Working at this facility is more than a job; it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, and long and short-term disability.
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Medical Lab Scientist, apply today!
