Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician

Revision Date: 1/25/2021
Dept./Program: Laboratory and Imaging
Employment Status: Full Time
Division: Dena'ina Wellness Center
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Laboratory Director
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
Supervises: N/A
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs a variety of specimen processing and clerical tasks for the laboratory service in support of the Dena'ina Wellness Center Services, (DWC) and Kenaitze Indian Tribe, (KIT). The MLT will provide phlebotomy services for the laboratory and process specimens for testing and/or referral to the appropriate reference laboratory. The MLT will perform testing offered on the DWC Laboratory testing menu under supervision of the Laboratory Director and the Medical Laboratory Technologists. The MLT will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot analytical equipment, perform quality control, and appropriately address issues. The MLT will provide weekend coverage as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provides clerical support for laboratory staff including processing incoming and outgoing lab reports, making copies, maintaining and organizing filing system, and complete end of month statistical reports.
• Performs patient specimen testing. Evaluate and ensure specimens are suitable for testing and analysis. Notifies supervisor of rejected specimens following policies and procedures.
• Processes specimens into the laboratory for all sections of the laboratory including the send-out specimens. Properly documents the laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system or Electronic Health Record (EHR). Enters and verifies results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in newborn/infant heel-sticks; child and adult finger-sticks; newborn, infant, child and adult venipuncture.
• Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations in all sections of the laboratory under the guidance of the Technologist or Lead Tech and/or designee.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on all instruments, performing quality control and notifies Supervisor and/or designee of any problems and/or corrective actions taken.
• Monitors, maintains, orders and stocks laboratory supplies.

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

Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education

• An Associate's degree in Medical Technology or related field or a combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree.

Experience

• One (1) year clinical laboratory experience.

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) or eligible for registration or certification or obtain within three (3) months of hire.
• Must have a valid Alaska Driver's License and remain insurable under the Tribe's policy.

Special Skills

• Proficient skills in using Laboratory Information Systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the developmental stages of patients throughout the continuum of life as they relate to the collection of specimens.
• Knowledge and skills in Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Knowledge and understanding of HIPPA and 42 CFR.
• Computer skills using Microsoft office suite.
• 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.