Medical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Scientist - FT

Northern Montana Health; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

FLEX/HSA benefits

403(b) option

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician to perform phlebotomy, process specimens, and operate CLIA-compliant lab instruments. You will work under the direction of the Pathologist and Lab Director in a facility with comprehensive imaging and EMR capabilities.

The role requires Montana State CLS licensure equivalent to ASCP, with prior clinical lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Montana State CLS licensure or equivalent to ASCP required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy on patients across age groups in a proficient, caring manner.
• Collects and prepares samples for analysis and maintains lab instruments.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains clinical laboratory equipment following standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Sample handling

OSHA compliance

Education

Montana State CLS licensure equivalent to ASCP

Tools

CLIA testing equipment

Job description

About Northern Montana Hospital

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women's Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of: Cardiology Neurology Pediatric Pulmonology Urology Radiation Oncology Nephrology Endocrinology Optometry

About the role

Under the direction of the Pathologist and Department Director, the Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician performs Phlebotomy on different age groups in a proficient and caring manner while maintaining adherence to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards for Category I exposure level. Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist has the ability to perform moderately complex CLIA tests and highly complex CLIA tests without supervision. Collects and prepares samples for analysis. Operates, calibrates and maintains any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment.

Qualifications

Required to possess Montana State CLS licensure that is equivalent to that of a Medical Technologist ASCP. Has knowledge relative to age of patients served. Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred. Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen. Health, dental, life, and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b option. Salary commensurate with up to 10 years experience.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.