Clinical Lab Technician (CLT/MLT) | PRN status

Logan Health • Kalispell, MT

32d

About The Position

Join Our Laboratory Team! Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Logan Health Medical Center is looking for a Clinical Lab Technician (CLT/MLT) to join their team! This PRN, scheduled as needed position, will be vital to help provide coverage for vacations and gaps in the schedule. What we offer you! 12% PRN differential and additional weekend differential pay Perks such as fitness center membership and wellness coaching 401(k) with generous employer match Opportunity to work in a Planetree affiliate hospital that promotes person-centered care and healing Collaborative, supportive laboratory culture committed to providing exceptional care

Requirements

• Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical technician intern-training program required.
• Montana state Clinical Laboratory Technician license or must successfully obtain within forty-five (45) days of hire required.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality control (QC) and documentation per department protocol for assigned area(s).
• Monitors and evaluates QC for test results according to established protocols.
• Performs accreditation-related tasks to include, competencies in the CAP Competency Program and proficiency testing.
• Maintains competency in computer skills and updates and modifies application additions to appropriate systems.
• Accurately orders/cancels tests, verifies results and documents in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Contributes to the writing and revisions of polices and procedures as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Performs clinical patient testing utilizing a variety of technologies.
• Evaluates specimen integrity, patient/specimen identification, instrument function and appropriate lab technique at every stage and request clarification and assistance as needed.
• Performs testing in a timely manner and maintains efficiency with specimen.
• Performs specimen processing and evaluates specimen requirements of all tests.
• Appropriately packages specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal shipping and transport requirements for infectious and hazardous materials.
• Assists in billing requirements for referral tests.
• Reviews and reconciles reference laboratory invoices for accuracy.
• Monitors and maintains adequate supplies for specimen collection and transport of referral tests.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• 12% PRN differential and additional weekend differential pay
• Perks such as fitness center membership and wellness coaching
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Opportunity to work in a Planetree affiliate hospital that promotes person-centered care and healing
• Collaborative, supportive laboratory culture committed to providing exceptional care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees