Akicita Federal LLC Hiring for Medical Technologist Job at Eagle Butte, SD Full Time

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This is a position for Medical Technologist Services for the Lab Department at the Cheyenne River Health Center located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota

Bacteriology

• Obtains, preserves, and handles bacteriological specimens.
• Advises physicians, nurses, aides, assistants and patients in this to assure maximum recovery of bacteria assuring better diagnosis, resulting in better patient care.
• Prepares specimens (wound cultures, sputum’s, gastric samples, spinal fluids, urines, bronchial washings) for shipment.
• Knows aseptic handling techniques both for the protection of self and contamination of specimen for Blood Cultures by venipuncture, following correct procedure and method as stated in department procedure manual.
• Operates both binocular microscope and centrifuges without assistance.
• Reads wet mount preparations under microscope.

Hematology

• Does venipuncture and capillary punctures for various hematological procedures.
• Maintains Quality control and Calibration records as prescribed in the procedure manual. Has the knowledge to operate automatic SYSMEX XN-450 Hematology Analyzer for WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, and platelet procedures.
• Does Sedimentation (ESR) rates.
• Does coagulation tests which includes prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time, (PTT).

Urinalysis

• Instructs patients in proper collection, handling and preservation of urine specimens.
• Performs routine analysis on the Clinitek Status analyzer and follows UA critiera for ordering and performing microscopic exams; exams sediment microscopically and reports findings; orders urine cultures based on the microscopic findings and following culture criteria.
• Perform UDS’s on urine specimens utilizing the MED TOX Profile V testing system.

Chemistry

• Performs routine & special chemistry testing on the Dimension EXL 200 analyzer; performs arterial or venous blood gasses (ABGs&VBG’s ) on the I Stat Meter; performs BNP and D-dimer tests on Alere Triage analyzer.

Serology

• Performs qualitative screening tests such as Monotests, RSV, Influenza A& B, and urine HCG (pregnancy test), using both positive and/or negative controls where applicable.
• Performs COVID and RSV testing utilizing the Abott ID Now methodology.

Cytology & Histology

• Accepts specimens which are correctly preserved and properly prepared for shipment to reference laboratories.
• Knowledgeable about the correct preservatives and levels of concentration.

Computer Data Entry

• Contractor will perform data entry into Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) during work hours. Supervisor will provide initial training on how data entry will be done.
• Contractor is able to perform basic calculations and interpretations of policy and procedures, identifying and categorizing each patient’s age-specific grouping needs, i.e., infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• The service unit will provide all equipment needed to fulfill all work-related aspects of this contract.
• Duties require long periods of standing (all day), bending, walking and good manual dexterity. Contractor must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an in-frequent basis.
• Performs other technical duties as assigned by Laboratory Supervisor.
• The Contractor shall provide coverage at a fixed hourly rate based on hours to be scheduled by supervisor with contractor.
• Computer experience is critical, and the familiarization with medical terminology essential.

Work Schedule

Assignments shall require shifts of no less than eight (8) hours and no more than twelve (12) hours in a 24 hour period. Shifts shall rotate any time during the twenty-four (24) hour period for a total of 80 hours in a two-week period. Holidays and weekends shall be included as part of the 80 hour work period and considered regular hours.

Work Flexibility: Because we are a health facility and there are compliance issues where coverage is mandatory, work schedules shall occasionally change. As directed by the departmental supervisor, the contractor shall rotate into other duty sections as needed to support patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

Employee shall have a Medical Technologist or Medical Technician degree or equivalent, including certification by ASCP or equivalent board certification and references.

• Must be registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent board accrediting agency.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a hematology analyzer, coagulation analyzer, chemistry analyzer, and urinalysis analyzer.
• Knowledge and skills required to assess quality control issues in all areas of the laboratory and document corrective actions.
• Previous knowledge of and computer skills required to work with the Resource and Patient
• Management System (RPMS) computer system and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Knowledge and skills required to perform phlebotomy procedures on all ages of patients.
• Must be able to work all shifts independently with short turn-around times.
• Must be able to respond to trauma situations at a moment’s notice when working alone.

ABOUT Akicita Federal

Akicita Federal LLC is a Native American Owned company. We specialize in the following three categories: Medical Staffing, Information Technology, Cyber Security.

We are part of a large group of Tiospaye (extended families) within the Tetonwan (Lakota) Nation who identify as Sicangu (burnt thighs). Long ago the Sicangu divided into the Kul Wicasa Oyate (lower people) and the Heyata Wicasa Oyate (uplands people). Our Kul Wicasa ancestors favored lands where the Maka Izita Ska (White River) empties into the Mni Sose (Missouri River), while the Heyata Wicasa lived higher up towards the Paha Sapa (Black Hills). In the 18th century, when French traders began to interact with our people, they translated our Sicangu name into French and began calling us the Brûlées. This is how we eventually became known as the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.

Our homeland has no formal boundaries. For thousands of years, we have lived in the grasslands and river valleys between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes – in recent centuries, west from the Missouri River in present-day South Dakota to the Platte River, in Nebraska, to the Yellowstone River in Wyoming and Montana, to the edge of the forests in Minnesota south of the Great Lakes.

As we walk along the paths of our ancestors, we Lower Brule people are strong and resilient, and so we continue to work hard to protect and preserve our culture and return to our traditional self-sufficiency in this modern world.

Akicita Federal shares the same principles. We are committed to making sure our team is constantly monitoring the market for the most talented professionals and leveraging the best techniques and practices to attract and hire top talent. Tapping into our expertise, our executive team includes program managers, executive officers, and accredited experts on different aspects such as medical staffing and medical operations.

Our goal is to support the governments vision and mission by building strong teams and strong leaders. Our shared beliefs and values, combined with extensive and diverse experience, have made us successful in driving change and achieving results.

Our Medical Staffing is a professional service that provides temporary or permanent staffing solutions for healthcare facilities and organizations. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals includes, but is not limited to, physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and other medical personnel. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific staffing needs and provide customized solutions to meet those needs. Our goal is to help healthcare facilities maintain high levels of patient care and satisfaction by providing reliable and qualified staff on an as-needed basis. We are dedicated to providing top-quality staffing services and strive to build long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $29.00 – $32.00 per hour

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital
• Medical laboratory

Medical specialties:

• Hematology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eagle Butte, SD 57625: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Technologist: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical Technologist (Required)

Work Location: In person