Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant - Casual

Northern Montana Hospital; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team. You will perform phlebotomy and collect respiratory specimens from patients of all ages, while adhering to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards and CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, performing waived testing as allowed, and handling essential secretarial duties to support the laboratory operations. Starting pay varies with experience; hospital offers equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Experience in Phlebotomy preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect respiratory specimens from patients of all ages.
• Process specimens and perform waived testing as allowed by CLIA regulations.
• Perform secretarial duties essential to the Laboratory.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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, performs Phlebotomy and collects respiratory specimens on different age groups in proficient and caring manner while maintaining adherence to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards for Category I exposure level. Processes specimens and performs waived testing as allowed by CLIA regulations. Performs secretarial duties essential to the Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Required to be a graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent.
• Has knowledge relative to age of patients served.
• Experience in Phlebotomy is preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred, but not required.

Starting pay range varies based on experience up to 10 years.

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.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.