Clinical Lab Scientist- Belgrade Urgent Care (PT- 0.8 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health•Bozeman, MT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs maintenance, calibration, and quality control in a wide variety of clinical laboratory settings. They perform analysis on blood and other body fluids, and review and analyze data from calibration, quality control, and patient testing. This role collaborates with all clinical staff to ensure high quality and accurate ordering, collection, labeling, and testing of lab specimens. The position may also assist in the training of students and new staff. A Team Lead may be responsible for the evaluation of quality control data, calibration data, proficiently testing, and instrument maintenance records within their specific department. The role emphasizes treating healthcare providers, patients, and co-workers with a focus on achieving a high level of customer service and satisfaction.

Requirements

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 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.
Regular and sustained attendance.
Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds)
Sit (Continuously)
Stand (Occasionally)
Walk (Occasionally)
Climb (Rarely)
Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally)
Push/Pull (Occasionally)
Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
Vision (Continuously)
Cognitive Skills (Continuously)
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Assists in training of students and new staff.
May act as Team Lead responsible for the evaluation of quality control data, calibration data, proficiently testing and instrument maintenance records within their specific department.
Treats healthcare providers, patients and co-workers with an eye towards achieving high level of customer service and satisfaction.
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.