Clinical Laboratory Scientist; CLS Night Shift; x

Join Our Trusted and Skilled Laboratory Team as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) !

Schedule:

Full-time, 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week. This position currently works a rotation of 5 days on, 1 day off, 1 day on, then 7 days off. Night shifts begin either at 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. Generally within a rotation, employees will work 3 shifts starting at 6 p.m. and three shifts starting at 7:00 p.m. Schedule can vary depending on vacation and holiday coverage.

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. Our Mission:
Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision:
Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values:
Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Are you a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) looking for a new opportunity to be part of a supportive and high performing laboratory team? Do you love outdoor adventure and being in nature on your days off? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Logan Health Medical Center has an opportunity for a CLS to join their team on night shift in scenic Kalispell, MT. Located in the Flathead Valley, our area offers and endless variety of outdoor activities at your doorstep! We are a short drive to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and two ski resorts. Kalispell is truly a place where you can experience work life balance!

What we offer you! Competitive compensation and benefits package Additional night and weekend shift differential pay 401(k) with generous immediate employer match Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount Leadership that listens and a positive culture where your contributions truly matter. What you'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related science required. Montana state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or must successfully obtain within forty-five (45) days of hire. Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. What you'll be doing:
This position performs laboratory procedures and evaluates the accuracy and validity of patient test results. Performs, monitors and evaluates quality control for all tests. Performs clinical patient testing using a variety of automated and non-automated technologies. Stays current with and follows lab procedures, continually evaluates specimen integrity, patient/specimen identification, instrument function, reviews values to assure quality results and practices good lab technique at every stage.

Requests clarification and assistance as needed. Participates in Quality Control (QC) and Quality Management (QM) Performance Improvement (PI) activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results. Monitors and evaluates QC for all test results according to established protocols, provides documentation and Meditech comments as required, participates in QM studies in a variety of departments, and contributes to improvement of operations and processes.

Provides organized, legible documentation of activities, communicates effectively with coworkers to assure uninterrupted resulting of tests and provides quality customer service and patient care. Contributes to a functional and positive staff culture. Performs triaging and organizing of work and work area for best flow and utilizes effective decision-making skills. Works efficiently as a professional, handles difficult situations with specimens, identifies and troubleshoots problems, seeks and considers alternative solutions and requests assistance when appropriate.

Performs accreditation-related tasks. Performs competencies assigned via CAP Competency Program and performs Proficiency Testing assigned by each department leader. Maintains competency in computer skills. Accurately orders and cancels tests, verifies results and adds comments to patient record per department…