Clinical Lab Technician (CLT/MLT)

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health is seeking a Clinical Lab Technician (CLT/MLT) to join their Hematology/Oncology team at their "The Rock" building location in Kalispell, MT. This role is crucial in providing quality, compassionate care by performing various laboratory tests and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of results. The position operates within a Planetree affiliate hospital that emphasizes person-centered care and offers a collaborative and supportive laboratory culture.

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 policies 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 requests 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.