Clinical Lab Scientist - N 19th Lab (Casual Call)

This is a Clinical Lab Scientist position for casual call work at the Bozeman Health N 19th Avenue Laboratory (Bozeman) and the Big Sky Medical Center Lab (Big Sky).

Employee will receive a $7 / hr shift differential for hours worked at Big Sky Medical Center (BSMC). Shifts are primarily day shifts, and occasionally nights at Big Sky (average 1 shift per month).

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 :

• 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)

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

Essential Job Functions :

• 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.

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