Medical Laboratory Scientist PRN

Granite County Medical Center is looking for a PRN Lab Tech.

Granite County Medical Center is a critical access hospital, 25 bed capacity with two healthcare clinics providing ER, X-ray and PT services. Located in historic town of Philipsburg in the Pintler mountains offering a range of recreational outdoor activities including downhill skiing, stream or lake fishing, hiking, camping, mountain lakes, ice hockey, award winning micro-brewery, sapphire mining and summer theater.

Job Duties: 

-The lab technician will be expected to work full time with Laboratory Supervisor

-24 hour coverage in addition to any call time coverage, and to be available according to the call back policy. 

• performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations;
• carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses;
• preparing specimens and samples;
• constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters;
• ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;
• recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues;
• using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs;
• keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability;
• demonstrating practical procedures if working in education;
• conducting searches on identified topics relevant to the research;
• following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.

Education, Training and Experience: • At least 1 year of qualified experience at a multi-complexity, CLIA certified hospital or physician’s office laboratory as a generalist. • Must possess a current Montana CLS license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire date. • Must be proficient in phlebotomy.