Medical Laboratory Technician - Whitefish Job at Logan Health
Job Description Summary:
This position performs technical laboratory procedures on specimens per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Qualifications:
- As applicable to assigned area(s):
- Clinical Lab Tech:
- Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science required.
- Completion of an accredited ASCP Medical technician intern-training program required.
- Montana State license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician required.
- Histology Tech:
- Certification in Histology (ASCP) preferred. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- 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.
- Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Job Specific Duties:
- Performs quality control (QC) and documentation per department protocol for assigned area(s). Monitors and evaluates QC for test results according to established protocols.
- Performs accreditation-related tasks to include, competencies in the CAP Competency Program and proficiency testing.
- Maintains competency in computer skills and updates and modifies application additions to appropriate systems. Accurately orders/cancels tests, verifies results and documents in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Contributes to the writing and revisions of polices and procedures as applicable to assigned area(s).
- Specific job duties as applicable to a Clinical Lab Tech:
- Performs clinical patient testing utilizing a variety of technologies. Evaluates specimen integrity, patient/specimen identification, instrument function and appropriate lab technique at every stage and request clarification and assistance as needed.
- Performs testing in a timely manner and maintains efficiency with specimen.
- Performs specimen processing and evaluates specimen requirements of all tests.
- Appropriately packages specimens for transport to reference laboratories. Maintains knowledge of state and federal shipping and transport requirements for infectious and hazardous materials.
- Assists in billing requirements for referral tests. Reviews and reconciles reference laboratory invoices for accuracy.
- Monitors and maintains adequate supplies for specimen collection and transport of referral tests.
- Specific job duties as applicable to a Histology Tech:
- Accurately processes, cuts, and stains blocks of tissue specimens per department protocol for assigned area(s).
- Reviews and evaluates test results and follows up on abnormal or problematic results per department protocol.
- Prepares reagents, stains, and solutions for total processing of specimens.
- Assists in inventory and stocking of supplies and prepares fresh reagents per department protocol.
- Maintains indexed files, slides, and proficiency in retrieval of paraffin blocks, slides and reports per department protocol.
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 of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Shift:
Evening Shift - 10 Hours (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Schedule:
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. Evening shift 7 on and 7 off.
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:
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Criminal background check
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Reference checks
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Drug Screening
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Health and Immunizations Screening
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Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.



Patient Centered Care
Welcome to Logan Health - Whitefish and thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our fascinating team. We believe that everyone who works at Logan Health - Whitefish is a caregiver, regardless of their job description. While Logan Health - Whitefish provides competitive pay and benefits, as well as a comfortable work environment, our employees are motivated by our service commitment to provide quality patient care for our community.
As a Planetree affiliate, we have embraced the philosophy of providing patient-centered care, recognizing diversity and providing exceptional customer service. It was the catalyst for change that resulted in Logan Health- Whitefish receiving national recognition for six consecutive years from Avatar International, Inc. for exceeding patient expectations. We take pride in providing our quality level of service and continuously work to go above and beyond our stellar reputation.
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