Medical Laboratory Technician

Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Have you ever gone to a new place and felt 'wow' about it? For many people, that experience is felt in Piñon, AZ. This small town may not be as popular as other cities in the United States, but don't let that mislead you. Piñon is a small-in-size town right now but it's also a beautiful, upcoming tourist destination that is worth its weight in gold. You will be pleasantly surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden gem of a destination, like exploring the historic St Mary of Rosary Mission, or get your blood pumping at the local Piñon Rodeo Grounds. Not to mention the pleasures you gain while exploring the nearby cities of Window Rock, Page, Chinle, Marble Canyon or even make a weekend trip out of it and go gallivanting through the Grand Canyon. Piñon is at the heart of the Navajo Reservation, where culture, spirit and history thrive. The Navajo Nation has a land base of 27,000 square miles, extending into the States of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This area has a long history going back as far as pre-historic times and the subsequent arrival of Spanish and European settlers. This is the home to the Navajo people with its array of national monuments, tribal parks and historical sites, and Lake Powell with its 186 miles of 'Navajoland' shoreline.

Check out the link here to learn about things you can do in and around Piñon. Learn more about the Navajo Nation here.

Nearest Airports: The closest major airport to Pinon, Arizona is the Page Municipal Airport (PGA/KPGA). Located in Page, Arizona and is 126 miles from Pinon, AZ. This month, there are 36 flights arriving at Page Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flight per day. The most frequently departed flights to Page are routes from Phoenix (PHX) and Grand Canyon (GCN). These two routes together are operated 36 times this month and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Page Municipal Airport. The longest flight to Page PGA is departing from Phoenix (PHX). This non-stop flight takes around 55 minutes.

About the Pinon Health Center Facility

Pinon Health Center (PHC) serves a rural area. The Pinon Health Center is associated with the Chinle Service Unit - Indian Health Service in the Heart of the Navajo Reservation - Northern Arizona. Pinon Health Center provides medical care to approximately 11,000 patients - the majority of which are Navajo and many are traditional Navajo who still speak the language. A collegial group of providers offer services in primary care, women's health, counseling, dental, dietary and community nutrition, health promotions, lab, x-ray, native medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, speech therapy, podiatry, and public health nursing.

Facility Address: Route 4, Pinon, AZ 86510

Responsibilities

The MLT shall perform a full range of services in the specialty, including the most difficult cases. Services may include but are not limited to the following.

• 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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