Clark Fork Valley Hospital·Plains, Montana
The Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist is responsible for preparing and collecting patient specimens, performing laboratory tests, and reporting results accurately and timely. They also ensure quality control, maintain instrumentation, and train new staff.
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our dedicated team. This role is essential to supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment by performing a variety of clinical laboratory tests and analyses in a timely and precise manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Prepares patient, collects, handles, and properly labels specimens
Performs all laboratory testing to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Records and reports testing results in a concise and timely manner.
Reviews tests results or worksheets to evaluate accuracy.
Performs Quality Control and Proficiency Testing.
Performs and records preventative maintenance on instrumentation.
Adheres to all departmental, hospital infection prevention, safety, and personnel policies.
Identifies critical results, notifies appropriate personnel, and documents the notification in the Epic Beaker Information System.
Verifies instrument function by checking patient and quality control results, calibrating, recognizing issues, and documenting corrective actions.
Trains and supervises students, Clinical Laboratory Technicians and new Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
Organize, prioritizes, demonstrates flexibility, cooperation, and uses good judgment in handling unusual circumstances not covered by written policies.
Resolves problems, multitasks, and reports unusual occurrences to the laboratory manager.
Performs several tasks simultaneously during heavy workload, and organizes and prioritizes work to accommodate both “STAT” and routine work.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Market context
In Montana, Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist roles are typically competitive because employers look for candidates who already meet state licensure requirements and can work across core clinical lab functions. This role is especially relevant in settings that need dependable testing support, and the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are applying, confirm your Montana CLS license status and highlight any clinical laboratory experience, especially if you have two years or more.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Science. Must have a current Montana CLS license. Prefer two years experience in a clinical lab.
$28.00/hr +DOE
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a great place to work, we truly live our mission of Quality Care Close to Home. Nestled along the Clark Fork River, Plains is a small community with that true home town feel. If you feel like getting a taste of the city Missoula and Kalispell are an hour drive. As the largest employer in Sanders County, we would love for you to join our team.
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science program and possess a current Montana CLS license. Preferably, applicants should have two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
