About the role#
The Chickasaw Nation is hiring an Intern Technician to join the laboratory team at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. This is a part-time, on-site role with a rolling term. The work schedule primarily consists of evenings and weekends, though hours may vary to meet department needs.
What you'll do#
- Provide clinical laboratory services and perform moderate-complexity testing with minimal supervision.
- Collect patient specimens and instruct patients on proper collection and preparation procedures.
- Accession laboratory tests using the laboratory information system.
- Assist the Laboratory Clerk and Medical Technologist with clerical tasks and non-technical duties.
- Follow quality control and quality assurance protocols, including documenting all activities.
- Assess test results for reliability and identify issues like instrument malfunctions or specimen interference.
- Perform and document instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Communicate with medical and nursing staff regarding specimen handling, preservation, and transportation.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Provide professional customer service to patients and staff.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Scientist program.
- Ability to type at least 25 words per minute.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and planning abilities.
- Ability to work independently and follow written or oral instructions.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Honesty, reliability, and accountability in all work tasks.
- No prior experience is required for this position.
- Must pass a general background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Location & details#
- Location: Ada, Oklahoma.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, primarily evenings and weekends.
- Status: Paid internship.
About The Chickasaw Nation
The Chickasaw Nation is a federally recognized tribe with 82,000 citizens. Based in Ada, Oklahoma, the tribal government manages a diverse portfolio of businesses. These operations include gaming, hospitality, health care, energy, and financial services. Revenue from these activities funds nearly 400 programs and services for tribal families and communities.
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