Job description

Benefis is Hiring Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientists~

Position is located in Great Falls, Montana.

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**Newly remodeled lab, making it the most advanced in the state! "We continue to remain progressive with out ongoing commitment to laboratory upgrades and utilizing the most advanced technology and instrumentation. We are also dedicated to development, with many opportunities for growth and advancement." - Wade Nelson, Lab Director

Based in Great Falls, Benefis is a nonprofit that offers a hospital, medical offices, senior care, home medical supplies, home health, hospice, and rural outreach. Though we serve about 230,000 residents in a vast 42,000-square-mile region, we never forget that the best care is personal. We treat each patient as we would a friend or family member. Our goal is to help each person we serve live their best life possible.

Benefis was named one of the Best Places To Work in Healthcare six years in a row, 2014-2019, and recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers in 2018. In addition, Benefis was the only hospital in the region included in Forbes’ 2021 Best-In-State Employers list.

Job Summary: The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for obtaining specimens for laboratory testing and performing laboratory tests at a highly complex level on various instruments that include hematological, blood banking, chemical, microscopic, or microbiology examinations. An acceptable level of performance is maintained throughout all aspects of Pre-Analytical, Analytical and Post-Analytical processes. Has competency in quality systems, provides orientation and evaluation of new personnel, has knowledge of patient’s unique needs in all age groups, and has the ability to communicate effectively. Shows ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Uses good technique consistently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains blood specimens using correct technique, labels legibly and completely. Properly processes laboratory requisitions and specimens.

Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and serology/immunology.

Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.

Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Sets up laboratory instruments; performs and assesses quality control studies; maintains and repairs laboratory instruments, centrifuges, and microscopes with appropriate documentation. Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks

Assures remedial action whenever test systems deviate from established expectations, ensuring that patient test results are not released until corrections are made.

Can work independently and trouble shoot systems and methods for problems resolution. Consuls section supervisor, supervisor, or lab manager at appropriate times for assistance or notification of issues.

Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.

Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.

Meets current documentation standards and policies.

Interacts professionally with the manager, supervisor, and section supervisors, of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.

Consults with other departments to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Follows standard precautions at all times.

Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.

Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.

Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.

Qualifications:

Registration as Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technologist with one-year experience in highly complex methods is preferred.

Montana license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.

Great Falls has a population of 60,000, with a regional draw of more than 275,000 people in northcentral Montana. We enjoy more than 300 days of blue skies each year. Great Falls is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, with nationally ranked public schools and an average commute of less than 12 minutes. The quality of life in Great Falls is unsurpassed in the Rocky Mountain West! Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs through the middle of town. Outdoor activities include camping; hiking; horseback riding; water and snow skiing; rock and ice climbing; boating; whitewater kayaking; off-road motor sports; and upland bird, waterfowl, and big-game hunting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.03 - $36.97 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What interests you about working for Benefis Health System in Great Falls, Montana?

License/Certification:

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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