Position & Client Overview:

A small critical access hospital nestled in Alaska’s Inside Passage is seeing a medical technologist/medical laboratory technician (generalist) to work the day shift.

This opportunity boasts a $25,000 sign-on bonus, $10,000 relocation assistance, and a $10,000 annual geographic differential. In addition, the benefits of working at this facility include comprehensive health plans, life insurance, disability packages, PTO, parental leave, retirement, and more. 

This picturesque harbor town in the Inside Passage is known for its Tlingit culture, wildlife viewing, and exploration on the beautiful Stikine River. Adventure is easy to find in Wrangell, from flightseeing over the snow-capped coastal range and glaciers to visiting Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory for an up-close bear experience, or checking out the impressive collection of totems. Downtown offers shops, galleries and restaurants with varied menus, but most feature local seafood.

With summer coming soon, it’s the perfect time to head to Alaska to take in the breathtaking beauty that awaits. In fact, in late June through August, one of Southeast Alaska’s largest pink salmon runs enters Anan Bay and heads up Anan Creek.

Yearly Salary Range: $76,000-97,000

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

 

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

 

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• MLT: Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.