Alaska Regional Hospital · 6 days ago
Microbiology Technologist
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAlaska Regional Hospital is a part of HCA Healthcare, committed to delivering patient-centered care. They are seeking a Microbiology Technologist to perform laboratory tests, maintain equipment, and ensure the accuracy of tests for diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
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Responsibilities
You will be responsible for receiving blood specimens, performing blood tests, and studying the morphology of the components of blood
You will perform various routine or special clinical laboratory tests in several sections of the Laboratory using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease
You will be responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Laboratory including automated, chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers
You will perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures required in the administration of blood/blood components and identify antibodies in donors or patient’s blood that could react adversely during transfusion
You will notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values
You will implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep department current with technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or related sciences including a practical training program
Associate's degree is acceptable with appropriate years of experience
Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent
3-5 years of laboratory experience
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Company
Alaska Regional Hospital
Alaska Regional Hospital is a full service health care provider with Air ambulance service and promoting healthcare & public safety events.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Alaska Regional Hospital has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charles Mallon
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Mesa Rangel
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Anchorage Daily News
2025-12-05
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