Medical Laboratory Scientist​/Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmpitive 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, testing, and reporting of test results in compliance with regulatory requirements, policy and 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. The laboratory provides 24‑hour coverage and rotates day, evening, or night shifts, weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Medical Laboratory Technician

• High school graduate or GED,
  AND
  • Successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least a duration of 50 weeks and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician),
    OR
• Sixty (60) hours of courses in an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency AND of those 60 hours have completed either:

• • Six (6) semester hours of chemistry
  • Six (6) semester hours of biology
  • Twelve (12) semester hours of chemical, biological, or medical technologic/laboratory science in any combination

Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency,

AND
have completed either:

• • Forty‑eight (48) semester hours of medical laboratory technology or clinical laboratory science courses OR
  • Forty‑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.

License/Certification:

Medical Laboratory Technician

• 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 Scientist

• 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.

Experience:

Medical Laboratory Technician

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

Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Medical Laboratory Technician