Medical Laboratory Tech

Medical Laboratory Tech The Sky City

The Community – Acoma Pueblo Acoma Pueblo is regarded as the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States. Access to the pueblo is difficult as the faces of the mesa are sheer. Before modern times access was gained only by means of a hand-cut staircase carved into the sandstone. There are several interpretations of origin of the name "Acoma". Some believe that the name Acoma comes from the Keresan words for the People of the White Rock, with aa'ku meaning white rock, and meh meaning people. Others believe that the word aa'ku actually comes from the word haaku meaning to prepare; a description that would accurately reflect the defensive position of the mesa's inhabitants. Today, fewer than 50 tribal members live year-round in the earthen homes of Sky City. Those living in the community tend to the massive San Estévan del Rey Mission, completed in 1640. Both the mission and pueblo have been designated as a Registered National Historical Landmarks. Nearly 3,000 additional tribal members live in the nearby villages of Acomita, McCarty's and Anzac.

The Facility – Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna Service Rarely do culture and history meet such beauty; Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna Service Unit (ACLSU) is surrounded by enchanting mesas, boasting remarkable views of the high desert and sweeping views of the beautiful mountains of Mount Taylor. This unique landscape studded with canyons and mesas provides a dynamic setting. The Acoma and surrounding reservations are archaeological treasures with a rich history dating back to at least 1200 A.D. Area tribes are known for their Service Unity, receiving wandering tribes and other travelers to share the abundance of their sacred valley. ACLSU is located 60 miles west of Albuquerque, New Mexico's major metropolitan area and within two driving hours of Santa Fe, the premier cultural center of the southwest. The facility serves a tribal population of approximately 9,100 tribal members, comprised of two tribes: the Pueblo of Acoma, and the Pueblo of Laguna. At ACLSU, instead of being relegated to a single job, you can become a vital member of a comprehensive team. Our Joint Commissioned accredited Service Unit is a full-service inpatient and outpatient facility staffed by 230 dedicated team, including physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Our Inpatient Unit has a six bed capacity, and services include general medical care, Outpatient services include general medical, primary care, woman's health, podiatry, physical therapy, optometry and dentistry. ACL Service Unit has 126,000 patient visits a year and high-risk outpatients and those requiring surgery or complex medical care are referred to another facility for the appropriate higher-level care.

Location: 80B Veterans Blvd. Acoma, NM 87034

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory specimen collection, processing, testing and reporting services for eligible patients (Pediatrics, adults and elderly)
• Collection of specimens from patients and preparation of specimens for routine testing or packaging them for referral to reference laboratory
• Performs/monitors routine and specialized laboratory tests in microbiology, hematology, chemistry, urinalysis and serology
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products
• Performs preventative maintenance for all instruments. Troubleshoots malfunctions and makes simple repairs or identifies need for external service
• Is familiar with and follows all written procedures and policies including laboratory technical procedures, laboratory safety, and laboratory blood borne pathogen policy
• Participates in laboratory proficiency testing
• Participates in laboratory quality assurance program and the clinics continuous quality improvement program as necessary
• Complete and file laboratory reports
• Assists in keeping laboratory neat and orderly. Shall be knowledgeable and perform services using infection control practices in accordance with accreditation standards, Client policy and procedures and other agency regulations and laws
• Shall use personal protective equipment to protect patient and personnel from exposure from infectious disease as appropriate
• Professional knowledge of medical terminology concepts, principles and practices derived through formal education
• Understanding of related disciplines such as microbiology, chemistry, physiology, anatomy, and their relationships to medical terminology
• Knowledge of quality control, proficiency testing and quality assurance to assure the reliability of data reported
• Skill in interpreting and evaluating the results of test/examinations in process and upon completion in order to recognize anticipated reactions and departures from the norm. Repeats tests and examinations if results provide improper or imprecise outcomes and reports reoccurring abnormalities and deviations to the supervisor
• Skill in calibrating and operating analytical instruments sufficient to independently perform reoccurring tests and analysis
• Knowledge and ability necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Ability to identify and categorize and perform laboratory services to address each patients age specific needs (pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric)
• Provides services in a professional and respectful manner when dealing patients and colleagues

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be ASCP certified
• Must be CPR (BLS) certified
• Shall have at least (1) year experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or directly related to the work of this position.

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