Clinical Lab Technician (CLT/MLT)

Logan Health • Kalispell, MT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health Medical Center is looking for a Clinical Lab Technician (CLT/MLT) to join their team! This role is crucial in performing quality control, monitoring test results, and conducting clinical patient testing utilizing a variety of technologies. The technician will evaluate specimen integrity, patient/specimen identification, instrument function, and lab technique, requesting clarification as needed. They will also be responsible for specimen processing, packaging for transport, and maintaining knowledge of shipping requirements for infectious and hazardous materials. Additionally, the role involves assisting with billing for referral tests, reconciling invoices, and monitoring supply levels for specimen collection and transport. The position operates within a collaborative, supportive laboratory culture committed to providing exceptional care in a Planetree affiliate hospital that promotes person-centered care and healing.

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

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Perks such as fitness center membership and wellness coaching
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree