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Job Description
Medical Laboratory Scientist
A healthcare organization in Southeast Alaska is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for a permanent, full-time position.
Position Highlights
- Permanent, full-time hospital laboratory opportunity
- Perform all levels of laboratory testing, including CLIA-defined high-complexity testing
- Work across areas including microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology, and infectious disease testing
- Evaluate and interpret test results, troubleshoot inconsistencies, and ensure accuracy before results are released
- Maintain laboratory equipment, quality control, policies, procedures, and regulatory readiness
- Assist with training laboratory staff and evaluating competency
- Shift work plus night and weekend call required to provide 24-hour laboratory coverage
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, paid parental leave, life insurance, and disability coverage
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field; qualifying experience, education, or training may substitute on a year-for-year basis for college education
- Medical Technologist (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT), or equivalent national certification
- At least 1 year of progressive clinical experience or 1 year of hospital internship following the degree
- Knowledge of high-complexity laboratory testing, quality control, LIS, and laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements
- Ability to work independently, troubleshoot laboratory results, and train staff
- Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
Interested in Learning More?
For more information and immediate consideration, please email me at cecelia@ka-recruiting.com
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This job at K.A. Recruiting is located in Sitka, AK, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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