CTHCA Medical Lab Technician (NR-44770)

CLOSING DATE: Open Until filled with Bi-weekly reviews

POSITION: Medical Laboratory Technician

SALARY: $30.88 to 37.62 per hour DOE

REPORTS TO: Laboratory Supervisor

LOCATION: Nespelem Health Center, Nespelem, WA

Summary: This is a Non-Exempt position. The Lab Technician for the Colville Tribal Healthcare Authority assists in the lab duties at their assigned location. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring a smooth, positive and patient focused environment. The Lab Technician will perform their job duties in a professional manner while assuring that all the needs of the patients are met with a pleasant demeanor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree Medical Laboratory Technician or related field.
• Must currently possess certificate or License by ASCP, AMT, or AAB within 6 months of employment.
• HIPAA and Basic Life Support Certificate within initial 90 days of employment.
• Blood borne pathogen training annually.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License is required and be insurable.
• Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language.
• Ability to utilize RPMS and EHR proficiently.
• Requires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Well-developed human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others.
• Ability to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple information ports by comparing and contrasting data to draw a conclusion or to identify trends.
• Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position in order to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectives.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Nakona Runningbear, Recruiting Specialist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155. Email: nakona.runningbear.hca@colvilletribes.com