Clinical Lab Scientist - Nights

Join South Peninsula Hospital's dedicated clinical laboratory team, where you'll apply your expertise in high-complexity testing and contribute to critical patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

HIGHLIGHTS

Join a dedicated team of professionals in a fast-paced, high-stakes laboratory setting where your expertise in medical technology directly contributes to patient care and hospital success.

Community-Centric:

Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.

Benefits:

South Peninsula Hospital provides industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a 2K HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing, including high and moderate complexity testing, following established procedures.

Adhere to quality control policies, ensure proficiency testing is completed accurately, and demonstrate competence in all laboratory functions.

Communicate professionally with supervisors, other departments, physicians, and patients to support smooth laboratory operations.

Follow regulatory requirements related to safety, infection control, and chemical hygiene, in accordance with agencies such as CLIA and OSHA.Maintain and enhance patient care services by working closely with laboratory staff, the Laboratory Director, and Medical Director

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.

Certification:

National Registry as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by ASCP or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by NCA (or equivalent).

Experience:

Successful completion of the registry exam for Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Regulatory Understanding:

Knowledge of CLIA, OSHA, and other relevant regulatory bodies' guidelines for laboratory work.

Communication:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in medical terminology.

Attention to

Detail:

Ability to focus on fine details while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Manual Dexterity:

Skilled in phlebotomy, keyboarding, and performing laboratory tests that require precise movements.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring physical coordination and stamina, such as bending for extended periods and lifting objects.

ENVIRONMENT

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The laboratory is a biohazard environment. Employees must adhere to the laboratory safety plan in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties.

The position requires:

1) Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning). 2) Frequent contact with potential biohazards including blood and other body fluids. 3) Exposure to potential hazard by a sharps injury, such as a needlesticks.

OSHA risk factor:

Category 1