Lifepoint Health·Missoula, Montana
Perform waived and moderately complex laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology while maintaining quality control. Conduct phlebotomy duties, process specimens, and manage patient records using the Laboratory Information System.
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.
How you'll contribute
Perform and report waived and moderately complex laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. Recognize problems, identify the cause (technical or instrumental) and make simple corrections by using preset strategies. Use and monitor quality control procedures within predetermined parameters. Performs all tasks in accordance with the Company’s safety and compliance programs.
Operate and communicate clearly on the phone and display good phone etiquette at all times.
Operate a Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Adherence to company safety regulations
Perform phlebotomy duties as required, to include venipuncture and capillary techniques, using standard equipment such as vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles.
Assure that requisition includes patient demographics and accurate required billing information.
Transcribe physician orders
Facilitate the unobserved collection of urine specimens.
Interact directly with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
Process, label, and store specimen samples for subsequent analysis.
Perform and document various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Perform Med-Competence testing.
Enter waived testing results into the LIS utilizing the manual entry mode.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.
Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a High School Diploma and at least 3 years of lab-related experience, including a 3-month clinical practicum. Candidates must hold a State MA-P or MA-C certification.
Market context
Physician openings in Montana often reflect steady demand in communities where access to care can be limited, making qualified candidates important. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for board certification or board eligibility, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster, including details like on-site housing. Before applying, confirm your certification status and be ready for pre-employment screenings such as background, drug, and health checks.