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Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician
Location: Hardin, Montana
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts; primarily 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional 9:00 AM–7:30 PM shifts
Compensation: $35.00–$42.24/hour, depending on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Job Summary
Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a small hospital to identify a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join their close-knit laboratory team in rural Hardin, Montana.
This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional who values teamwork, professionalism, work-life balance, and being an integral part of a patient-focused healthcare team. The five-person laboratory provides 24/7 coverage for a busy Emergency Department and outpatient clinic while also performing reference laboratory testing.
The ideal candidate will be mature, dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a small-team environment. While technical skills are important, this hospital places a strong emphasis on professionalism, communication, and cultural fit, and is willing to provide training in areas where additional experience is needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across multiple disciplines
- Provide laboratory coverage for the Emergency Department and outpatient services
- Perform generalist testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and other core laboratory areas
- Perform microbiology setup, culture plate reading, organism identification, and susceptibility testing
- Perform blood bank testing, including antibody screens and crossmatches using tube and gel methodologies
- Follow established quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory safety procedures
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers regarding laboratory testing and results
- Participate in rotating weekend and on-call coverage
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with laboratory standards and regulations
- Support a collaborative, team-oriented laboratory environment
Schedule & Call
- Full-time, 1.0 FTE position
- Primarily four 10-hour shifts, typically 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Occasional 9:00 AM–7:30 PM shifts
- Rotating weekend coverage, generally approximately two weekend days per month
- Rotating call coverage, with approximately two nights of call per week
- Call-ins are compensated at overtime rates with a two-hour minimum
- Flexible scheduling and PTO practices designed to support work-life balance
Qualifications
- MLT or MLS certification from an accredited program
- National certification through ASCP, AMT, AAPB, or another accepted certifying organization
- Ability to obtain Montana laboratory licensure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, professional, and team-oriented approach
- Ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative laboratory environment
Microbiology experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with limited microbiology experience will be considered and trained. Montana licensure may be completed after the hiring process begins, and candidates may begin employment while their state license application is pending.
Compensation & Benefits
- $35.00–$42.24/hour, based on experience
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Competitive overtime compensation for call coverage
- Benefits package
- Supportive leadership and strong investment in laboratory operations
- Modern instrumentation and well-maintained laboratory facilities
- Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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