Overview

Exciting opportunity is available for a Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) to join the Laboratory team in Alaska's "Golden Heart City, Fairbanks, Alaska is located in the interior of the state where you can find adventure, culture, solitude or scenery. The Clinical Lab testing area includes microbiology, chemistry, hematology, and blood bank. Testing performed in this area affects diagnosis and treatment of patients and any disease states for both the in patient and out patient settings including Tanana Valley Clinic, Cardiology Clinic, Cancer Center and various health care offices in the area and beyond. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Science.

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for Medical Lab Technologists to join the team!

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Shift Available:

- Per Diem (on call, as needed)

Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) OR a student in a recognized MLT program who has completed a clinical rotation in the area of hire and will receive MLT (ASCP or equivalent) certification within one year from completion of the program. MLT/ASCP certification or equivalent. (Equivalent is defined as ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB.)

Demonstrates highly developed interpersonal skills and is proficient in basic computer skills. Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills, and high level of self-motivation. Use of mathematics, perform detailed work; work with frequent interruptions, multi-task, problem solve and memorization, Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science and applicable laboratory experience.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.