Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist (per diem)- Lab - Bozeman

Billings Clinic; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer '

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

employee wellness program

Job summary

Billings Clinic in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist (per diem) for its laboratory. The role involves high complexity testing, quality control, specimen processing, and accurate reporting of results within CLIA guidelines.

The position is per diem with varied shifts; qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and Montana licensure as a Medical Technologist. This is an opportunity to contribute to a leading health system known for Magnet recognition and

Qualifications

• Performs high complexity clinical laboratory testing per CLIA standards.
• Ensures quality control and quality assurance in the lab.
• Handles specimen processing and reports test results.
• Supports training and accreditation readiness as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with mission, values, and safety standards.
• Collects and prepares test samples per procedures.
• Performs waived to high complexity test analyses per policy.
• Evaluates data and reports results; notifies leadership of issues.
• Adheres to lab policies and documents corrective actions when needed.
• Maintains calibration, maintenance, and inventory of equipment.
• Contributes to quality improvement and training activities.

Skills

High complexity testing

Quality control

Specimen processing

Test reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist (per diem)- Lab - Bozeman

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‑and part‑time employees (minimum of 20 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 aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re‑designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre‑employment requirements prior to starting.

Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist (per diem)- Lab - Bozeman

BOZEMAN LAB GENERAL - 7200 (BILLINGS CLINIC BOZEMAN AMBULATORY)

Shift: Varies
Employment Status: Per Diem
Hours per Pay Period: 0.01 = per diem (as needed) (Non‑Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE

The Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist 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. The Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results. Additional duties may be assigned to qualified personnel to assist with training, maintenance, accreditation readiness and other supportive functions as necessary to meet the needs of the laboratory or department.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Collects and prepares test samples according to established procedures and policies. (Patient Care, Lab, Specimen Collection)
• Performs waived, moderate and high complexity test specimen analysis according to established policies and procedures. (Patient Care, Lab, Specimen Analysis)
• 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 )
• 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 )
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Preferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree

Certifications and Licenses

• Current Montana State licensure as a Medical Technologist At hire

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not‑for‑profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi‑specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies andprocesses are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employeesand job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the sametreatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maritalstatus, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/ordisability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience forprospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations duringthe recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.