Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant - Casual

Northern Montana Health; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomy/Lab Support professional to join our team. Under the direction of the Pathologist and Laboratory leadership, you will collect specimens, perform basic waived tests, and support administrative tasks within the Lab.

We value careful patient handling, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards. This role offers opportunities to contribute to a community-focused healthcare system in Hi-Line Montana.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred; certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards and CLIA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform Phlebotomy and collect respiratory specimens across age groups with care.
• Process specimens and perform waived testing as allowed by CLIA regulations.
• Carry out secretarial duties essential to the Laboratory.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

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, 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.