Job summary:
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist independently performs routine and special diagnostic procedures on blood and other body fluids from patients of all age groups served by SPH.
Knowledge/Experience:
One year experience as a generalist clinical laboratory scientist in a healthcare setting preferred.
Education:
Baccalaureate in Medical Technology or equivalent.
License/Certification/Registry:
Current national certification required. Montana State Licensure as CLS required within six (6) months from the date of hire.
Aptitudes:
- Must demonstrate problem-solving ability and ability to perform complex calculations.
- Must be able to manage stressful situations with tact and simultaneously deliver good patient care.
- Must be capable of multitasking and prioritization.
- Must demonstrate exceptional organizational ability.
- Must demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills.
- Must demonstrate flexibility.
- Must demonstrate professionalism.
- Must be able to work under extremely busy conditions.
- *Must be able to provide on call coverage.
- Must be able to communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
- Must demonstrate attention to detail.
- Must exhibit courtesy and tact.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: One year experience as a generalist clinical laboratory scientist in a healthcare setting preferred.
EDUCATION: Baccalaureate in Medical Technology or equivalent.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Current national certification required. Montana State Licensure as CLS required within six (6) months from the date of hire.