Medical Technologist I

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused health care system in Billings, Montana, as a Medical Technologist I. In this vital role, you will perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing, ensuring quality control and compliance with regulatory standards. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving health outcomes in the community. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are passionate about laboratory science and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Current or eligible for Montana State licensure as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing and maintain quality control.
• Collect and prepare test samples according to established procedures.
• Evaluate and validate test data before reporting results.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Specimen Processing

Test Performance

Data Evaluation

Education

Montana State Licensure as Medical Laboratory Scientist

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

You can make a difference as a part of our region's largest health care system, based locally in Billings, Montana. Join our amazing team with a focus on safe, high quality care and an excellent patient experience. Billings Clinic is here to take care of our community and region.

We look forward to meeting you.

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. Click here for more information or download the 2021 Employee Benefits Guide.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Medical Technologist I

Billings Clinic (Billings Clinic Main Campus)

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Shift: Day, Weekends

Schedule:Days, Weekends

Employment Status: Per Diem

Hours per Pay Period: 0.01 = per diem (as needed) (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $33.66 - $42.07

The hospital Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is responsible for performing high complexity clinical laboratory testing in one or more sections of the laboratory with full responsibility for quality control and quality assurance in accordance with CLIA regulatory requirements and standards. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results. Additional characteristics for the Lead Role: Acts as a lead for an assigned area of department, including assisting with the day to day operations of the department, responsible for quality control and regulatory readiness of department.

Essential Job Functions

1. Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
2. Collects and prepares test samples according to established procedures and policies. (Patient Care, Lab, Specimen Collection)
3. Performs waived, moderate and high complexity test specimen analysis according to established policies and procedures. (Patient Care, Lab, Specimen Analysis)
4. Evaluates, interprets and validates test data prior to reporting. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or immediately notify leadership. Responsible to adhere to and follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever testing systems are not within the laboratory’s defined acceptable levels of performance. (Patient Care, Lab, Evaluates Data)
5. Maintains daily operations of the laboratory/department to include, but not limited to calibration and maintenance of equipment; maintains adequate working inventory. Adheres to quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. (Patient Care, Lab, Lab Equipment)
6. Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
7. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

1. Montana locations Current or eligible for Montana State licensure as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or ability to become licensed.

Certifications and Licensure

1. ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification will be considered.

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and family status, national origin, spoken language, neurodiversity, age, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.