Clinical Laboratory Technician/Scientist Per Diem

Job Duties

• Performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data supporting scientific investigations.
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies for analysis.
• Preparing specimens and samples.
• Constructing, maintaining, and operating standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines, and pH meters.
• Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
• Recording and sometimes interpreting results for presentation to senior colleagues.
• Using computers and performing mathematical calculations for graph preparation.
• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those that 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

• Must meet the requirements for a clinical laboratory technician as noted in the current rules pertaining to clinical laboratory science practitioners in the State of Montana.
• Must meet Regulations that concern continuing education.
• All patients tested by the clinical laboratory technician will be under the supervision of the laboratory supervisor.
• All results will be checked within 24 hours, either by telephone, in person, or by electronic means.
• Must possess a current MT CLT license.

Requirements

• Must meet the requirements for a clinical laboratory technician as noted in the current rules pertaining to clinical laboratory science practitioners in the State of Montana.
• Must meet Regulations that concern continuing education.
• All patients tested by the clinical laboratory technician will be under the supervision of the laboratory supervisor.
• All results will be checked within 24 hours, either by telephone, in person, or by electronic means.
• Must possess a current MT CLT license.

Key Responsibilities

• To perform specific tests in areas mentioned above.
• To forward samples to appropriate labs when tests are ordered that are not in this facility.
• To keep accurate records on all patient test results and all quality control.
• To provide periodic preventive maintenance on all laboratory equipment, instruments, etc.
• To ensure that the laboratory is neat, clean, and in efficient running order at all times and to provide a safe working environment.
• To keep abreast of recent technical developments in lab medicine and acquire 14 hours of continuing education per year.
• To generally assist and cooperate with the laboratory supervisor in providing the best possible functioning of the laboratory and in turning out reliable and cost-effective work.