Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

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.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Experience: 3 Years or more of lab related experience to include 3 months practicum gained in clinical, hospital or lab setting. Prefer prior waived testing experience.
• Certifications: State MA-P (Medical Assistant Phlebotomist) or MA-C (Medical Assistant Certified)

What we offer:

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.

More about Community Medical Center:

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.

EEOC Statement:

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.