Lab Associate Jobs in Montana

Position Summary:

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs maintenance, calibration and quality control in a wide variety of clinical laboratory settings. Performs analysis on blood and other body fluids. Reviews and analyzes data from calibration, quality control and patient testing. Collaborates with all clinical staff to ensure high quality and accurate ordering, collection, labeling and testing of lab specimens. Assist in training of students and new staff. May act as Team Lead who is responsible for the evaluation of quality control data, calibration data, proficiently testing and instrument maintenance records within their specific department. Treat healthcare providers, patients and co-workers with an eye towards achieving high level of customer service and satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• B.S. degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or if licensed before 2010; related science curriculum or qualifications received sufficient to obtain Montana Licensure
• Montana Licensure (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)

Preferred

• Certified Clinical Lab Scientist, Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent)

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Calibrate and operate automated laboratory instruments.
• Perform manual testing according to written procedures.
• Stains and interprets blood smears of other biological specimens.
• Performs laboratory tests in each area of the laboratory on a rotation basis.
• Enter, approve and validate results and manipulate data in the Laboratory Information System.
• Monitors results, quality control and instrument conditions, investigating outliers and deviations.
• Troubleshoot and repair instruments, assist with developing new procedures, orientation and training.
• Prepare reagents and controls.
• If Team Lead, calibrate and operate instruments and perform manual testing according to written procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight.
• Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data.
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

Location: 77353150 Belgrade Urgent Care (BHDH)