Lab Technician-Part time

State of Montana • Deer Lodge, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
Montana State Prison (MSP) houses more than 1,600 inmates, the majority of whom will return to their communities upon release. By contributing to their care and rehabilitation, you can make a meaningful impact that leads to lower recidivism rates and improved long-term outcomes. We invite dedicated professionals to become part of a team committed to making a difference—both within the facility and in communities across Montana.
MSP offers a wide range of programs and services, including a 24-hour medical facility, educational pathways from high school diplomas to university degrees, and diverse work programs that support skill development and reintegration. With more than $700 million in infrastructure projects underway across MSP and other Department of Corrections facilities, we are entering a new era of modern correctional practices and technology. If you're seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.
As a Lab Technician at the Montana State Prison, you will work with the Health Services Bureau-Medical, Mental Health, and Dental departments to play a vital role within this team by assuring ordered diagnostics are collected and processed within a timely manner for over 1,600 adult male offenders, including those admitted to the 24-hour Infirmary. This position encompasses a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three years of job-related experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Working and navigating within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to identify offenders with ordered diagnostics.
• Scheduling offenders to have requested diagnostics completed.
• Collecting and processing ordered diagnostics per established laboratory manuals.
• Performing and documenting CLIA waived point of care diagnostics within the EHR.
• Maintaining patient health care confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Maintaining lab supplies, equipment, and collection areas to meet the current National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) standards.
• Reports to designated Nursing Supervisor.

Benefits

• Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees