Offering $15, 000 Hiring Incentive

Job Summary: Incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Core Laboratory including but not limited to the coordination, support, and guidance of the daily laboratory activities following CLIA/COLA regulations and standards.  Review of laboratory records/documents for compliance and acceptable performance.  Performs all applicable requirements for documentation, record keeping, reporting, and quality assurance of required laboratory activities such as preventative maintenance, quality control, test reporting, etc., to meet CLIA/COLA and CAIHC Laboratory requirements.  Assists to establish and implement laboratory procedures using the continuous quality improvement approach.  Assists in maintaining CLIA/COLA readiness and preparations for regulatory inspections.  Develops the staffing work schedule to adequately cover and support clinic hours of operation.  Performs all tests commonly performed in a hospital laboratory.  Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots equipment.  Job incumbent will perform quality control measures.  Incumbent rotates on-call and weekend coverage.  Will respond in case of internal or external disasters.

Adhere to the TCC  Ch’eghwtsen’ model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.

Essential Functions              

Essential Functions:  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Essential Functions: Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Director, job incumbent:

1. Coordinates the activities of laboratory staff, including continuing education opportunities, encouraging and ensuring full participation and involvement of the laboratory team in decision making and planning for the lab.
2. Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations on a variety of clinical specimens.
3. Coordinates development, implementation, and monitoring of the quality assurance/improvement program including: quality assessment, proficiency testing, preventative maintenance, safety, and methodology assessment, and staff competency. Participates in continuing process improvement.
4. Monitors all record keeping and reporting, assuring the completion of all reports and procedures required for continued COLA certification and maintaining records in accordance with COLA, AAAHC, and CLIA regulations. Assists in maintaining departmental Policy and Procedures manuals on a regular basis.
5. Monitors and coordinates with the laboratory staff to maintain an adequate supply and reagent inventory level.
6. Responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory and the day-to-day supervision of testing personnel and reporting of test results.
7. Serves as liaison with clinical consultant and others as required.
8. Participates in program planning and budgeting; orients physicians, nurses, and others to laboratory and specimen collection procedures.
9. Shares on-call and weekend coverage as needed. Responds to internal/external disasters as needed.
10. Responsible to assess the knowledge and skills of department staff in the areas of principles of growth and developmental stages of patients throughout the continuum of life as they relate to the collection of specimens and the interpretation of results.
11. Is clear and concise, both verbally and in writing when communicating with staff and the public. Builds effective, supportive relationships with co-workers and internal/external customers. Uses positive interpersonal skills to promote success of team members and promote laboratory and health center goals.
12. Assists the Laboratory Director in overseeing high-moderate complexity and point-of-care testing in sub regional clinics and supports, when needed, the Lead POC with point-of-care testing in the villages.
13. Maintain accurate patient records; maintain patient confidentiality.

1. The capabilities normally equated with completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution and 5 years laboratory experience.  MT (ASCP) registration or licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) by NCA or AMT. 
2. Able to spend long periods of time sitting or standing. 
3. Have good color discernment.
4. Able to pass the core competencies annually.
5. Must be able to pass ICPA background check.

About Tanana Chiefs Conference

We are organized as Dena’ Nena’ Henash or “Our Land Speaks”; an Alaska Native non-profit corporation, charged with advancing Tribal self-determination and enhancing regional Native unity. We work toward meeting the health and social service needs of Tribal members and beneficiaries throughout our region. Our programs and services range from direct healthcare services to tribal development services, the management of natural resources, public safety, community planning and transportation.

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