Laboratory Lead (042326.1) FULL TIME

Bitterroot Health Human Resources•Hamilton, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bitterroot Health, located in Montana's scenic Bitterroot Valley, we combine breathtaking mountain views with a commitment to high-quality, personalized healthcare. As the largest employer in Ravalli County, Bitterroot Health is deeply integrated into the community, offering accessible care and building lasting relationships. We provide rewarding careers paired with an exceptional outdoor lifestyle, including top-rated schools, a safe, family-friendly community, and year-round recreation such as hiking, fishing, skiing, biking, and access to nearby rivers, trails, and lakes. Our Employee Connections & Wellness Team supports staff well-being through resources and activities promoting occupational, physical, emotional, social, and inclusionary well-being, and hosts regular employee gatherings. We are invested in employee growth, offering tailored pathway training in nursing, laboratory, and surgical departments, as well as scholarships and tuition reimbursement. Bitterroot Health has been recognized for excellence, named a 2025 top 20 Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, voted 'Bitterroot’s Best Employer' in 2022 and 2023, and honored as the #1 Employer of Choice for large companies in Montana in 2022. The Laboratory Lead position is responsible for the daily operations of the department, including Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Referral Testing, In-house Testing, and some Client Service functions. This role requires a thorough understanding of all technical functions within the departments, acting as a technical resource, training personnel, monitoring department quality, and timely dissemination of information to staff and ancillary departments.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology
National and State Licensure in Medical Laboratory Science (Clinical Laboratory Science)
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Proficient in many applications of the computer system to include word documents and spread sheets
One year of professional laboratory experience in a formal laboratory setting

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily operations of department, to include Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Referral Testing, In-house Testing and some Client Service functions
Know and understand all technical functions of the departments
Act as a resource for technical questions
Responsible for training of personnel
Monitoring Quality of the department(s)
Disseminate appropriate information to staff and ancillary departments, in a timely manner, using various forms of communication