Medical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Scientist - FT

Northern Montana Health Care; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life, FLEX/HSA + 403(b

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, MT is seeking a Medical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Scientist to join our clinical testing team full-time. Under the direction of the Pathologist, you will perform phlebotomy, collect samples, and operate laboratory instruments.

Must hold Montana State CLS licensure equivalent to Medical Technologist ASCP. Knowledge of patient age groups and CLIA testing requirements is essential; prior clinical lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Montana State CLS licensure equivalent to Medical Technologist ASCP.
• Knowledge of patient age groups.
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect samples from patients of various ages.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain clinical laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepare samples for analysis and ensure quality control.
• Adhere to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards and CLIA requirements.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory instruments

Age group knowledge

Education

Montana State CLS licensure equivalent to Medical Technologist ASCP

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Scientist - FT

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
• 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.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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.