Clinical Laboratory Scientist I | Whitefish

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related science required.
• Montana State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (or obtained by hire date).
• Commitment to excellence through high standards and quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn additional software systems.

What You'll Do

• Perform Critical Laboratory Testing: Perform clinical patient testing using a variety of automated and non-automated technologies across Chemistry, Hematology/Blood Bank, and limited Microbiology. Ensure specimen integrity, proper patient identification, instrument functionality, and accurate results.
• Champion Quality: Participate in Quality Control (QC), Quality Management (QM), and Performance Improvement (PI) activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results.
• Ensure Accurate Results: Monitor and evaluate quality control, document findings, and follow established protocols to maintain the highest standards of laboratory testing.
• Keep Operations Running Smoothly: Organize and prioritize workload, efficiently manage routine, timed, and STAT testing, and ensure effective communication and handoffs between shifts.
• Use Your Critical-Thinking Skills: Troubleshoot testing and equipment issues, address specimen challenges, evaluate alternative solutions, and seek assistance when appropriate.
• Support Patient Care: Call and document critical values according to laboratory policy and provide timely, professional communication and customer service.
• Maintain Equipment and Compliance: Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot instruments, maintain required documentation, and participate in accreditation activities.
• Support Team Development: Train new employees and students, maintain competency requirements, participate in proficiency testing, and contribute to laboratory projects and process improvements.

Additional information

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. Not all duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership care doesn't stop when the sun goes down. Our night shift team plays an essential role in keeping critical testing moving, supporting providers, and ensuring patients receive the care they need when they need it most.

• If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and understands the importance of what you do, we'd love to meet you!
• Bring your expertise. Own your impact. Make a difference - even after hours!
• Shift: Night Shift - 10 Hours (United States of America)
• Schedule: Block Shift. Night Shift - 7pm - 5:30am. Full Time.
• Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening