SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)·Juneau, Alaska
Responsible for daily operations of moderate complexity laboratories, including performing phlebotomy and a wide range of testing. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements while managing specimen processing and laboratory maintenance.
Responsible for onsite daily operations of moderate complexity laboratories and performs a wide range of waived and moderate complexity testing. This position is critical in meeting accreditation and regulatory requirements and helping provide high quality laboratory services to internal and external customers.
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Performs phlebotomy on all age groups. Performs all the necessary steps in processing specimens which includes labeling, centrifugation, testing, storage, and sending out specimens to reference laboratory.
Assures all maintenance is performed and meets established laboratory and accreditation guidelines. Ensures QC performed when required and takes corrective action if needed. Performs daily QA review to ensure that other testing staff is meeting established laboratory and accreditation guidelines.
Performs administrative work associated with lab processes, this includes but is not limited to maintaining patient and laboratory records, providing coding with laboratory information to code visit, performs annual laboratory competency training for the nursing staff per established laboratory and accreditation guidelines if CLIA eligible.
Inventories and orders departmental supplies to facilitate uninterrupted operation of the laboratory.
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
HS Diploma or GED.
Phlebotomy certification required.
Medical Lab Assistant Certification required within 1 year of hire.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and yearly
Experience Required
2 years’ experience working in medical setting. No experience required with MLA certification
Successful completion of an in-house laboratory training program is required post-hire for continued employment.
Knowledge of
Basic laboratory principles.
Patient confidentiality issues.
Established laboratory policies and procedures.
Skills in
Phlebotomy with all age groups.
Analysis and problem solving.
Oral and written communication.
Ability to
Multitask.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Perform work with minimal number of errors.
Lift approximately 30 pounds.
Work Shift: OT 8/40
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Requires a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree in a medical field preferred. Candidates need 2 years of experience in a medical setting and must complete a post-hire training program.
Market context
Laboratory Technician roles in Alaska often reflect steady demand in healthcare settings that need reliable specimen handling, testing support, and accurate documentation. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED, medical-setting experience, and readiness to complete post-hire training; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, compare the training expectations and benefits package with your experience and make sure your resume highlights hands-on medical or lab support work.
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