Clinical Lab Scientist​/Medical Technologist

Overview

Benefis is one of Montana's largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

• Obtain and label blood specimens using correct technique.
• Properly process laboratory requisitions/specimens.
• Perform high complexity testing.
• Alter/adjust methods and procedures for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of expected lab values for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Assure remedial action whenever test systems deviate from established expectations, ensuring patient test results are not released until corrections made.
• Set up laboratory instruments.
• Perform/assess quality control studies.
• Maintain/repair laboratory instruments, centrifuges, and microscopes with appropriate documentation.
• Perform quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation, technologies.
• Independently troubleshoot systems/methods for problem resolution.
• Consult section supervisor, supervisor, or lab manager appropriately for assistance/notification of issues.
• Notify patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics/billing.
• Meet current documentation standards/policies.
• Function in all areas of clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and serology/immunology.
• Interact professionally with manager, supervisor, and section supervisors of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.
• Consult with other departments to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Perform patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follow standard precautions at all times.
• Manage/operate laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain current knowledge of hospital policy and other regulatory requirements.
• Complete annual educational requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Must possess a Montana Clinical Lab Scientist license.
• Must be board certified as a Medical Lab Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or with a state-approved national examination certification.