Lab Prep Technician | Pathology

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, MT, is looking for a Lab Prep Technician to join their lab team! We are seeking someone with attention to detail to perform a variety of office and clinical lab duties. In this role, you will assist in the preparation of slides, smears, and cell blocks while working closely with pathologists and cytotechnologists. You will also be responsible for preparing specimens for send outs, as well as stocking supplies and maintaining inventory.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in laboratory clinical or pathology section preferred.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology required.
Human Anatomy and Physiology course completion or related field preferred.
Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
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.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, or Physiology preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in laboratory clinical or pathology section preferred.
Human Anatomy and Physiology course completion or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in various duties including, but not limited to; loading and unloading centrifuges, storing of specimens, ordering and inventory control, specimen preparation, etc.
Properly prepares specimens in an effort to expedite diagnosis.
Adheres to all specimen processing procedures.
Acts as liaison between appropriate stakeholders during daily operational work flow per department protocol.
Checks equipment temperatures per department procedures.
Prints pending lists and locates specimens as needed.
Adheres by documentation procedures.
Follows format, policies and procedures for the admission, registration, and test ordering in the system.
Accurately orders and cancels tests in the defined LIS system.
Reviews and ensures accurate patient identification and information per department procedures.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on instruments, cleans department area and equipment per department protocol.
Participates in the technical training of specimen preparations per department protocol.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.