Medical Lab Assistant - Lab - Full Time

Glendive Medical Center • Glendive, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) supports patient care by collecting, preparing, and processing specimens for laboratory testing. The role performs CLIA-waived and point-of-care testing, supports clinical laboratory operations, and helps ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly, on-site position in the Laboratory Department at Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, Montana. The schedule is either three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The pay range begins at $18.18 per hour.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and phlebotomy certification, which may be obtained within one year of hire. Previous healthcare-related education or experience is preferred. The work involves prolonged standing, walking, and specimen collection, as well as periods of sitting and computer work; the employee must be able to lift and move 30–40 pounds. Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification required, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Strong ability to learn and apply hands-on training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective time management and prioritization abilities.
• Professional, patient-centered customer service skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift and move 30–40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous education or experience in a healthcare-related field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare blood and non-blood specimens, including urine, sputum, and throat swabs.
• Assess specimen quality and identify unacceptable samples, such as hemolyzed, lipemic, or underfilled specimens.
• Perform and report CLIA-waived and approved tests.
• Process specimens for testing, storage, shipment, or reference laboratories.
• Prepare slides, load instruments, and report results as permitted 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.
• Complete required documentation, logs, and clerical functions.
• Build positive working relationships with providers, patients, and coworkers.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and healthcare spending accounts, eligible the first of the month following completion of 59 days of employment.
• Short-term disability.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance for each full-time employee, at 1.5 times salary up to $50,000.
• Company-paid long-term disability.
• A wide variety of voluntary fringe benefits.
• 401(k) with partial company match, eligible after 30 days of employment and 100% vested after two years.
• PTO, paid float holidays, and extended illness paid time off, eligible after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED