Medical Lab Assistant
Glendive Medical Center•Glendive, MT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) plays a vital role in patient care by collecting, preparing, and processing specimens for laboratory testing. This position performs CLIA-waived and point-of-care testing, supports clinical laboratory operations, and ensures accuracy, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Strong ability to learn and apply hands-on training
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective time management and prioritization abilities
- Professional, patient-centered customer service skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Phlebotomy certification required or ability to obtain within one year of hire
Nice To Haves
- Previous education or experience in a healthcare-related field preferred
- CPR/BLS certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Collect and prepare blood and non-blood specimens (urine, sputum, throat swabs, etc.)
- Assess specimen quality and identify unacceptable samples (e.g., hemolyzed, lipemic, underfilled)
- Perform and report CLIA-waived and approved tests
- Process specimens for testing, storage, shipment, or reference labs
- Prepare slides, load instruments, and report results as allowed under CLIA regulations
- Resolve unclear or unusual test orders by coordinating with providers, nursing staff, or reference laboratories
- Maintain compliance with laboratory, hospital, and safety policies
- Participate in department meetings, training, and quality assurance activities
- Keep work areas clean and well-stocked
- Perform required documentation, logs, and clerical functions
- Build positive working relationships with providers, patients, and coworkers
- Complete other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Healthcare Spending Accounts
- Short Term Disability
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy for each full-time employee at 1.5 times their salary up to $50,000
- Company Paid Long Term Disability
- A wide variety of voluntary fringe benefits
- 401(k) with partial company match
- PTO / Paid Float Holidays / Extended Illness paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
