Lab Technical Assistant

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a community-focused healthcare provider that values teamwork and excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic laboratory environment, assisting with various essential functions that support patient care. You'll engage with advanced technology while contributing to a culture of kindness and safety. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Billings, Montana, where outdoor recreation is just minutes away. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive atmosphere, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; advanced education in science preferred.
• Prior laboratory or healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory staff with specimen receipt and testing.
• Perform waived laboratory testing and inventory management tasks.
• Provide administrative support and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Inventory Management

Specimen Processing

Clerical Support

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate

College Level Courses in Science

Tools

Lab Equipment

Lawson Inventory System

Job description

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

You can make a difference here.

About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

Lab Technical Assistant
LAB-PHLEBOTOMY & OTHER (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
req9306

Shift: Evening, Nights
Employment Status: Part-Time (.5 - .74)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.50 = 40 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE:$17.15 - 21.44

Under general supervision, the incumbent in this position will work in one or more of the primary areas within the Laboratory Department to include Processing, Cytology, Histology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry and/or Inventory Control. Responsible to assist Laboratory Staff in accordance with established procedures for specimen receipt and testing. Performs laboratory duties as instructed by Laboratory Leadership.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations.
• Processes and accessions samples according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with inventory management including stocking, ordering and monitoring to ensure adequate supplies to meet business needs within the assigned section of the laboratory.
• Performs waived laboratory testing and specimen processing within scope of practice.
• Provides administrative/clerical support for the departments including maintaining accurate record systems, requisitions, quality control data, patient results, and workflow documentation.
• Assist pathologists and physicians, including collecting and transporting specimens, preparation of bone marrow specimens and/or fine needle aspiration/fine needle biopsies, preparing slides, maintaining integrity of specimens, and disposal of specimens according to procedure.
• Answers multi-line telephones and responds to the majority of all incoming calls before transferring to alternate resources.
• Facilitates result reporting. Results may be called to physician’s office, faxed or mailed depending on orders and situation.
• Monitors all label printers and fax machines for incoming orders.
• Coordinates specimen mail-outs to reference laboratories.
• Maintains inventory management including order entry in Lawson.
• Receives specimens from the laboratory runners, phlebotomy staff, pneumatic tube system and external clients.
• Responsible for set-up, basic maintenance and records of work stations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Advanced education in areas of science, chemistry and mathematics normally acquired through college level courses preferred

Experience
• Prior laboratory or health care experience preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above, tasks, knowledge, skills or abilities will be considered.