Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist in Yokota, Japan

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage document control for forms, operating instructions, and job aids.
• Direct the staff competency program, including initial, 6-month, and annual training with documentation.
• Manage the Laboratory's proficiency survey program with the accrediting agency, including ordering, receiving, distributing, and uploading surveys and results, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring remedial training.
• Compile monthly data and monthly quality assurance reports.
• Review and/or compile validation studies.
• Assist Laboratory leadership with preparation for regulatory inspections (checklists, data reviews, task management).
• Calibrate and troubleshoot analyzers as needed.
• Perform high complexity testing (differentials, etc.).
• Teach high complexity testing to staff.
• Review Transfusion Services work and documentation.
• Serve as Technical Supervisor for Laboratory and Technical Consultant for Transfusion Services.
• Provide consultation and/or training between staff, patients, providers, and other hospital careworkers.
• Interface with the Laboratory Medical Director.
• Manage the prescribed Quality Control (QC)/CAP programs.
• Enforce compliance with regulatory standards of the JC, CAP, FDA, DHA, and AF.
• Participate in required equipment, in-service training, and continuing medical education.
• Prepare and submit trend analysis reports requested by the Functional Requirements Evaluator Designee (FRED).
• Maintain and provide monthly statistical reports to oversight committees and functions within the timelines designated by the FRED.
• Conduct orientation of new personnel to the laboratory, as may be required.
• Prepare all documentation to meet or exceed MTF standards for timeliness, legibility, accuracy, content, format, and signature. Only MTF- and AF-approved abbreviations may be used in the health care record.
• Ensure complete patient identifying information is on all documentation that becomes part of a health care record.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in basic word processing, data entry, and automated medical records.
• Knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA), Joint Commission (JC), and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
• Ability to communicate tactfully with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, or occasionally hostile.
• Knowledge and experience, or ability to demonstrate comprehension during training, with software and databases used at the MTF (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and MHS Genesis).
  • Knowledge, skills, and computer program literacy to collect and analyze data.
• Knowledge and experience, or ability to demonstrate comprehension during training, in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy, and Customer Relations.
• Organization, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/caregivers, and medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.
• Familiarity with DoW, U.S. non-profit healthcare systems and organizations, including DoW Tri-Service Military Healthcare Systems, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration (VA) is desired.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meet one of the following three requirements:
  • Hold a Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy in the United States and be certified in both anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology.
  • Hold a master's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, and have at least two (2) years of laboratory training and/or experience in high complexity testing within the relevant subspecialty; or
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, and have at least four (4) years of laboratory training and/or experience in high complexity testing within the relevant subspecialty.
• Upon initial assignment, after six (6) months of hire, and annually from the date of initial competency, all laboratory scientists must undergo competency evaluation by the Laboratory Flight Commander (or delegate).

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of experience in transfusion services and/or microbiology services, and certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or a Medical Technologist by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• A thorough understanding of the military lifestyle and experience working with military family members.
• Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
• Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• An active security clearance is preferred.

Citizenship Requirement:

• U.S. Citizenship required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay and benefits information will be provided to interested candidates who apply. Arcetyp offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried employees, including a competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity:

Arcetyp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values workforce diversity. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.