Clinical Laboratory Assistant, PRN

Lifepoint Health; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant to join the Laboratory team. You will perform waived and moderately complex tests, operate the LIS, and ensure quality control and safety compliance while interacting with patients and staff.

The role includes phlebotomy duties and accurate specimen handling. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred experience in clinical labs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience performing waived/moderately complex tests preferred.
• Good communication and patient interaction skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report waived and moderately complex laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
• Operate a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and ensure accurate data entry.
• Adhere to safety regulations and quality control procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy duties as required and interact with patients to collect information.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Quality control

Patient interaction

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your experience matters

Community Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Lab Assistantjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four‑season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.

How you'll contribute

• Perform and report waived and moderately complex laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. Recognize problems, identify the cause (technical or instrumental) and make simple corrections by using preset strategies. Use and monitor quality control procedures within predetermined parameters. Performs all tasks in accordance with the Company's safety and compliance programs.
• Operate and communicate clearly on the phone and display good phone etiquette at all times.
• Operate a Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Adherence to company safety regulations
• Perform phlebotomy duties as required, to include venipuncture and capillary techniques, using standard equipment such as vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles.
• Assure that requisition includes patient demographics and accurate required billing information.
• Transcribe physician orders
• Facilitate the unobserved collection of urine specimens.
• Interact directly with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
• Process, label, and store specimen samples for subsequent analysis.
• Perform and document various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Perform Med-Competence testing.
• Enter waived testing results into the LIS utilizing the manual entry mode.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

What we offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time andpart‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Community Medical Center

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.