Medical Lab Technologist

Where Paul Bunyan Legends Come to Life!
The Community - Fargo, ND
A short distance away from Ogema (where our facility is located) is Fargo, the Gateway to the West and a Livability Top 100 Best Place to Live, is the largest city in North Dakota. Located on the banks of the Red River, which separates it from neighboring Moorhead, MN, Fargo is jam-packed with museums, galleries, and an Art Deco theater palace in its vibrant downtown district. Outdoor activities, low taxes and strong workforce helped it rank as one of the Best Places to Live by Men's Journal. Three public colleges, including North Dakota State University, call Fargo-Moorhead home, as does the private Concordia College.

Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Fargo here!

Airport Information: Hector International Airport (FAR / KFAR)
Airlines & Non-Stop Flights: Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and United. While Delta provided the most flights, all four-offer non-stop travel to destinations across the U.S. Fly direct from Fargo to Atlanta, Chicago, Orlando, Phoenix, and more.

For more information about the airport, check out their website here!

About the Facility: White Earth Client
The White Earth Indian Health Service (Client) continues to improve its healthcare delivery model. By adopting a patient-centered medical model approach, quality comprehensive care is provided by our care teams. Our care teams are led by a provider/dentist, with the patient and their family being the focus and an integral part of the team. Experience has shown that this approach improves both patient and staff satisfaction, as well as improving health outcomes. At this facility, we provide the following services to our local population: primary care, pediatrics, specialty clinics, dentistry, and telemedicine.

Facility Address: 40520 County Rd 34, Ogema, MN 56569

Medical Lab Technologist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Medical Lab Technologist performs diagnostic laboratory examinations for patients after evaluation by healthcare providers.
• Independently operate high-complexity laboratory equipment according to department needs.
• Conduct proper patient identification (using 2 identifiers) and explain the methods of procedures, including special collection instructions, to obtain the best possible laboratory results.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures, including venipuncture and capillary collections, on patients of all age groups.
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and standard laboratory protocols.
• The Medical Lab Technologist maintains a quality control system for daily laboratory operations, adhering to CLIA, HIPAA, and JCAHO standards, and ensuring acceptance/rejection of quality control results using Levey Jennings criteria.
• Perform a variety of routine to highly complex tests, including but not limited to hematology, chemistry, blood banking, urinalysis, serology, reference testing, and microbiology.
• Maintain records for all laboratory functions, including equipment repairs, surveys, and testing documentation, in compliance with HIP nd CMS/JCAHO regulations.
• Communicate effectively with staff, including notifying them of any equipment repairs or downtime.
• Maintain accurate daily records of patient workload and examinations.
• The Medical Lab Technologist assists in emergency situations such as cardiac arrests, including performing CPR and recognizing/responding to anaphylaxis.

Medical Lab Technologist - REQUIREMENTS

• Must have twenty-four (12) months in a hospital lab setting within the last 3 years' experience.
• Must have a B.S. Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.
• Must be certified in Medical Technology by the appropriate agency.
• Must have certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
• Must have certification in Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

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