Clinical Lab Scientist or Clinical Lab Technician

CO_01 Benefis Hospitals, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a clinical laboratory professional responsible for obtaining specimens and performing highly complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related areas.

The role requires strong understanding of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes with commitment to quality and patient care. The position emphasizes competency in quality systems, staff orientation, and effective communication, with the ability to work

Qualifications

• Competency in quality systems applicable to lab operations.
• Ability to orient and evaluate new personnel in the lab.
• Effective communication with staff and patients.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision when needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specimens for laboratory testing.
• Perform highly complex laboratory tests on various instruments.
• Ensure pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes meet quality standards.
• Communicate with team and supervisors to maintain accurate results.

Skills

Quality systems

Staff orientation & evaluation

Effective communication

Independent work

Stress management

Education

Montana CLS license

Registration as CLT/MLT

Job description

Benefis is one of Montana's largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Responsible for obtaining specimens for laboratory testing and performing laboratory tests at a highly complex level on various instruments that include hematological, blood banking, chemical, microscopic, or microbiology examinations. An acceptable level of performance is maintained throughout all aspects of Pre-Analytical, Analytical and Post-Analytical processes. Has competency in quality systems, provides orientation and evaluation of new personnel, has knowledge of patient's unique needs in all age groups, and has the ability to communicate effectively. Shows ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System's organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

• Registration as Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technologist with one-year experience in highly complex methods is preferred.
• Montana license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.