What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Technologist position at West River Health Services?
West River Health Services is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic serving the residents of southwestern North Dakota. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, and Respect, we're committed to providing the kind of quality health care typically found in larger cities, delivered with small-town friendliness and individual care. We believe our employees are the foundation of that commitment, working together to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
Produces quality laboratory results efficiently and in accordance with written procedures, operating instruments to required specifications and maintaining quality control across all patient populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform lab testing and quality control per written procedures
- Collect specimens (venipuncture, capillary, arterial, urine, culture)
- Report results appropriately by patient population; manage critical values
- Follow safety protocols for hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens
- Rotate through departments, shifts, on-call, and holiday schedules as needed
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS).
- Registered Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent: MT, CLS, MLS).
- Licensed by the North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
- Medical Technologist internship completed.
Rotating shifts: evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call.
West River Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $27 - $34