Medical Lab Assistant - Lab - Full Time

Glendive Medical Center•Glendive, MT

2d•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. The position performs CLIA-waived and point-of-care testing, supports clinical laboratory operations, and ensures accuracy, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position in the Laboratory Department at Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, Montana. The role is on-site and follows either three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Starting pay is $18.18 per hour. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Phlebotomy certification is required or must be obtained within one year of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Phlebotomy certification, or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 referral to 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Healthcare spending accounts.
Short-term disability.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance for full-time employees, equal to 1.5 times salary up to $50,000.
Company-paid long-term disability.
A variety of voluntary fringe benefits.
401(k) with partial company match, 100% vested after two years of employment.
PTO, paid float holidays, and extended illness paid time off.