Medical Lab Technologist - Akicita Federal, LLC

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Location: White Earth Service Unit (WESU) - Ogema, MN

Employment Type: Contract (Base year plus four option years)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 0700 and 1830. Federal holidays excluded; overtime not authorized.

The White Earth Service Unit (WESU) is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to deliver comprehensive laboratory services at the White Earth Health Center, Naytahwaush, and Pine Point Satellite Clinics. The MLT will play a crucial role in supporting the White Earth Service Unit's mission of providing high-quality, culturally sensitive healthcare to ensure positive health outcomes for all patients.

Specimen Collection and Processing: Collect and prepare specimens for routine testing and referral, performing accurate and timely specimen handling.

Laboratory Testing: Conduct routine and specialized tests in areas such as microbiology, hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and serology. Monitor and interpret results for quality and accuracy.

Quality Control and Assurance:

Perform and monitor quality control procedures for equipment, reagents, and products, and troubleshoot issues as necessary.

Instrument Maintenance: Conduct preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments, troubleshoot malfunctions, and arrange for external servicing as needed.

Safety and Compliance:

Adhere to all laboratory procedures, safety protocols, infection control practices, and blood-borne pathogen policies in accordance with regulatory standards.

Proficiency Testing and Improvement Programs:

Participate in laboratory proficiency testing and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate laboratory records and files, including test results, quality control data, and supply orders.

Patient Interaction: Deliver respectful and professional service to patients, accommodating age-specific needs for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Certification: Valid ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Licensure: State licensure, if required.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience in a clinical laboratory setting performing specimen collection, accessioning, analysis, and reporting.

Basic Life Support (BLS): Current BLS certification required.

Technical Proficiency: Ability to operate analytical instruments and perform calibrations, independently perform recurring tests and analysis, and recognize and report abnormal results.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in medical terminology, microbiology, chemistry, physiology, and quality assurance practices to ensure the reliability of test data.

Additional Requirements:Communication Skills: Fluent in English, with the ability to effectively communicate, understand, and follow instructions.

Professionalism: Demonstrates respectful, patient-centered interaction with patients and colleagues, maintaining a neat and organized work environment.

Documentation and Compliance: Ability to provide all educational and training documentation, verify current competency, and respond to the Government's reasonable requests for replacement or supplementary personnel as needed.

The MLT will operate under the day-to-day supervision of the contracting organization, with activities monitored by the WESU's laboratory supervisor and departmental staff.