Medical Lab Technician- Big Sky (0.9 FTE/ Nights)

This is a night shift position for a 0.9 FTE position at Big Sky Medical Center. This position is for three (3) 12-hour shifts per week.

The schedule is 6 on / 8 off (i.e. work Thursday-Tuesday, off Wednesday- Wednesday). Position is eligible for the Big Sky Shift Differential of $7 / hr

Position Summary :

Performs maintenance, calibration and quality control in a wide variety of clinical laboratory setting. Performs analysis on blood and other body fluids.

Reviews and analyzes data from calibration, quality control and patient testing. Testing will include that defined as waived or moderately complex .

Treats healthcare providers, patients and co-workers professionally with an eye towards achieving a high level of customer service and satisfaction.

May assist in training students and new staff. Manages supplies and inventory. If Team Lead, responsible for evaluation of quality control data, calibration data, proficiency testing and instruments maintenance records within their specific department.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Associates Degree in clinical laboratory science from an accredited college or university OR equivalent
• Montana Licensure (Clinical Laboratory Technician License)
• If Team Lead, at least two years’ experience as a laboratory scientist or laboratory technician
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist or Technician (ASCP)

Essential Job Functions :

• Calibrate and operate automated laboratory instruments
• Perform manual testing according to written procedures
• Enter, approve and validate results and manipulate data in the Laboratory Information System
• Monitor results, quality control and instrument conditions, investigating outliers and deviations
• Troubleshoot and repair instruments, assist with developing new procedures, assists with orienting and training, preparation of reagents and controls
• Assist with patient care as needed
• If Team Lead, calibrate and operate instruments and perform manual testing according to written procedures. Enter results and data in the Laboratory Information System.

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.

78044830 Core Lab (BSMC)