Clinical Lab Scientist- BSMC (FT- 0.9 FTE, Night Shift)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital • Big Sky, MT

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)
• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Calibrate and operate instruments and perform manual testing according to written procedures as requested by leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees