Medical Laboratory Technologist

Medical Laboratory TechnologistOn The Trail of the Ancients…Crownpoint is in McKinley County, New Mexico, founded in 1912. The population was 2,278 at the 2010 census. It is on the Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways. The Trail of the Ancients is a New Mexico Scenic Byway to prehistoric archaeological and geological sites of northwestern New Mexico. It provides insight into the lives of the Ancient Puebloan, Navajos, Utes and Apache people. Geological features include canyons, volcanic rock features, and sandstone buttes. Several of the sites are scenic and wilderness areas with recreational opportunities. In 1912, Crownpoint was founded by Samuel F. Stacher as an Indian Agency to serve the Navajo People in the Pueblo Bonito Agency of Northwestern New Mexico. A school house, agency office and power house were first built to accommodate future planned establishments.The Crownpoint Health Care Facility serves a population of 20,000 Navajo people. The staff consists of primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, at a 32 bed hospital. The daily inpatient load is nine; daily outpatient visits are 151; annual OB cases are 275; and annual ER cases number about 5,500.Requirements (include but are not limited)Perform a wide range of clinical laboratory test/examinations per requests by medical staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy and status, and other authorized purposes.Performance of standardized procedures in accordance with established methodology manuals, technical references and precedents. Exercises judgment to locate and select the most appropriate guides and references to apply for specific purposes. On an irregular or intermittent basis, makes deviations to adapt or modify established guides to specific situation.Performance of non-standardized procedures involves the use of methods, techniques, instructions or other processes or actions, which are not fully covered in detail by instructions in laboratory procedures manual. Performance of tests/examination requires experienced judgment in determining the "best", (i.e. most accurate and reliable) way to perform procedures.Performance of laboratory procedures which involve the extension of methods for clinical laboratory use. The development of extended methods involves such activities as a through and extensive review of the methodology, and literature; an evaluation of the value of the material; the development of ideas on how to approach the problem or questions at hand; the selection of methods and ideas that appear to be slightly applicable or useful; adaptation of the methods selected to meet the characteristics of the substances involved or the requirements of the assignment; experimentation processing and validation of the tests/examinations development or criteria for quality control checks; and devising and writing guides and instructions for local laboratory use.Withdraws appropriate of blood by venipuncture and capillary puncture. Instructs patients and/or hospital personnel in the collection, preservation, and transport of specimens.Sets up, operates, and/or utilizes appropriate equipment, instruments, container, and other devices and material to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis on substances. Assures that such critical characteristics as temperature, humidity volume, etc. are observed. Prepares solutions, stains, reagents, and media required for the conduct of tests/examinations. Performs such related tasks as labeling; cleaning and sterilizing equipment, glassware, and instruments; and writing reports on results.Interprets and evaluates results of tests/examinations in process and upon completion in order to recognize anticipated reactions and departures from the norm. Exercises professional judgement and experience in determining the causes or possible significance of improper or imprecise outcomes and in repeating or altering procedures and techniques to correct abnormalities and deviations.Performs preventive maintenance, periodic inspection and performance testing of equipment and instruments together with the maintenance of appropriate records.On an individual assignment or project basis, conducts and/or participates in development work related to clinical laboratory operations.Provides guidance, direction, and training to ancillary laboratory and other personnel when designated as "in charge" of assigned section or specializations.Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency in medical technology through continuing education, staff meetings, and participation in professional oriented activities.Works on regularly assigned, rotational, or callback bases to provide continuity of laboratory services during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.QualificationsMust have graduated from a medical laboratory technician training program.Must have and maintain certification (or be eligible) as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the ASCP or AMT, and/or state licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician.Must have at least two (2) years' experience as a technician with a generalist background.Must have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as approved by the American Heart Association (AHA).KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.