Overview

Exciting opportunity is available for a Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist (MT) / Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) 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 for clinical lab 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, and must have an MLS/ASCP certification or equivalent. Experience in blood bank or transfusion service.

*Hiring Bonus, Relocation and Transitional Housing Assistance are available for experienced Medical Lab Scientists!

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks 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. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio, a culture of Shared Leadership, and are proud members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. 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.

Full time and Per-Diem

10 and 12 hour shifts available

Available Shifts:

• 11:00-21:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Core Lab/Blood Bank, limited Micro)

• (2 Shifts Available) 07:00-19:30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Core Lab/Blood Bank, limited Micro)
• 19:00--07:30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Core Lab/Blood Bank, limited Micro)

MLS, Lab, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist, Micro, Biology

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

Student is enrolled in a clinically recognized program (MLS), Student's Clinical rotation in the core area must be completed prior to working in that core area and Student must complete program and pass certification test within one year of hire. Where no certification is available a Bachelor's Degree with two years of experience is required.Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills, and high level of self-motivation. Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension. Use of mathematics, performance of detailed work; working with frequent interruptions, multi-tasking, problem solving, and memorization, Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science preferred. Specialty certification in department's area and Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science preferred with exceptional skills and highly developed interpersonal skills.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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.