Lab Aide | Processing

Logan Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Shift differential

401(k) Matching

Fitness Center Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Positive culture

Job summary

Logan Health’s Medical Center Laboratory is seeking a Lab Aide Processor in Kalispell, MT. This role supports daily lab operations, handling a range of specimens and ensuring accurate labeling and distribution for testing.

Training is available for candidates with strong customer service skills and a willingness to learn. Ideal candidates will have basic computer skills, be comfortable in a lab setting, and possess excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare or lab experience is preferred, but not required; training will be provided.
• Comfort working in a laboratory environment and handling specimens (urine or blood).
• Current CPR certification per assigned area(s).
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to learn other software.

Responsibilities

• Receive and handle various specimens (urine, microbiology samples, swabs, surgical specimens, blood).
• Verify labeling accuracy and relabel specimens when necessary.
• Distribute specimens to appropriate lab departments for testing.
• Answer phones and provide courteous, timely customer service.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Laboratory environment

CPR certification

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Confidentiality and professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health’s Medical Center Laboratory has an opening for a Lab Aide Processor to be part of their team in Kalispell, MT!

No prior lab experience? We will train for this position if you have great customer service skills and the willingness to learn!

What you’ll be doing:

As a Lab Aide in processing, you will support daily laboratory operations by:

• Receiving and handling various specimen types, including urine, microbiology samples, swabs, surgical specimens, and blood
• Verifying labeling accuracy and relabeling specimens when necessary
• Distributing specimens to appropriate laboratory departments for testing
• Answering phones and providing courteous, timely customer service

What we offer you!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Additional evening and weekend shift differential pay
• Participation in our matching 401(k)
• Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• The opportunity to work with a fun laboratory team with a positive culture!

Qualifications:

• Prior healthcare or lab experience is preferred, but not required. We will train!
• Must be comfortable working in a laboratory environment and handling specimens, as well as urine or blood samples
• Current CPR certification per assigned area(s).
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Other job duties:

• Serves as an advocate/educator for improved collection and ordering procedures for assigned area(s) as applicable.
• Serves as contact for inquiries in order to provide timely status and processing updates of specimens. Escalates unresolved issues per department procedure and protocol.
• Ensures correct patient identification and information.
• Answers or refers inquiries promptly and courteously per department procedure.
• Verifies patient identification prior to collection and labels specimens accurately. Handles incoming specimens, sorts and delivers to processing, and checks accuracy of requisition and labeling of specimens per department protocol.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Schedule: Full-time, 32 hours a week, 8-hour variable shifts

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.