Medical Laboratory Technician in Rapid City, South Dakota at Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board Inc

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology, and microscopic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases for Oyate Health Center (OHC) patients. Rotating shifts with occasional on-call.

Essential Functions and Professional Behavior Expectations:

• Performs tests in the fields of microbiology, chemistry, hematology, serology, and urinalysis.
• Conducts analyses of body fluids and/or tissue to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Prepares reagents and primary reference materials.
• Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of non-routine and specialized test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Recognizes and reacts to indicators of instrument and reagent malfunctions; locates and implements corrections.
• Obtains analytical data (e.g., color and points, digital read outs, tracing patterns, agglutinations); converts to proper units for reporting; and correlates data to verify results.
• Prepares patient laboratory reports and provides to appropriate individuals.
• Performs manual differentials.
• Analyzes test results and enters findings in computer.
• Engages in medical research under direction of Medical Technologist Supervisor.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
• Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
• Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment; identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products. Maintains proper records for quality controls reports.

• Performs phlebotomy duties to obtain blood samples.

• Evaluates and recommends new tests.
• Maintain effective, collaborative interdepartmental and external relations.
• Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from a Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
• Valid certification by a recognized certifying agency or must obtain within six months.
• Valid licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from any U.S. State or Territory.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check and a pre-employment drug screen.

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal.

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.