Medical Laboratory Technician: Diverse Lab Roles & Impact

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affrimate Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

The Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, testing, and reporting of test results in compliance with regulatory requirements,policyand procedures, and the TCRHCC’s goal of providing quality patient care. The position is in the laboratory that provides sub-specialties of service in a hospital setting,chemistry,hematology,coagulation,urinalysis,blood bank,microbiology,and clinical microscopy.

• High school graduate or GED,AND Successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least a duration o f50weeksand held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician),
• ORSixty 60 hours of courses in an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and of those 60 hours have completed either:
• Twenty-four 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory or Clinical laboratory science courses
• ORTwenty
  -four 24 semester hours of science courses with the minimal inclusion of: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, 12 semester hours of chemical, biological, or medical technologic/laboratory science in any combination.

• Graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency,
• ANDhave completed either:
• Forty-eight 48 semester hours of medical laboratory technology or clinical laboratory science courses
• ORForty-eight 48 semester hours of coursework across various subjects that include:
• Twelve 12 semester hours of chemistry, which must include general chemistry and biochemistry or organic chemistry.
• Twelve 12 semester hours of biology, which must include general biology and molecular biology, cell biology or genetics; and
• Twenty-four 24 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science or technology in any combination.

• Medical Laboratory Technician certification from a nationally recognized certification agency must be obtained within eighteen 18 months of hire. Certification must remain unexpired, in good standing, for the duration of employment.

• Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technologist or Specialist certification from a nationally recognized certification agency must be obtained within eighteen 18 months of hire. Certification must remain unexpired, in good standing, for the duration of employment.

• Six 6 months documented bench experience in each specialty including blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology.

• A minimum of one 1 year of approved clinical laboratory experience, must include clinical rotation through blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology.

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Ability to take initiative, apply teamwork principles and build rapports with others
• Effective communication skills to deal…