Laboratory Technician, Senior

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters

Community Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Senior Lab Technician
joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission
dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey
where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference
in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who
you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading
healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and
technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only
available in major cities.

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier
and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western
Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of
four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• Certification as MT or MLS (ASCP) or MT (AMT) or MT(HEW) or MT (NCA)
• Three to five years of laboratory experience in high complexity testing within the specialties or subspecialties of microbiology, chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood banking with proven technical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day to day operations of the clinical laboratory services.
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory testing in all areas of the clinical laboratory to aid providers in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
• Oversees and reviews the performance of quality control and assists staff with taking necessary corrective action when controls are outside acceptable limits.
• Reviews instrument and equipment maintenance logs monthly and assists staff with daily instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Instructs and trains new employees and coordinates competency assessment performance.
• Coordinates and oversees the performance of quarterly and annual laboratory equipment checks per established laboratory policy.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to assist laboratory director with technical and logistical issue including arranging staffing coverage for unexpected absences to meet productivity and patient care needs.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Participates in hospital wide and departmental performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior