Medical Laboratory Tech/Scientist

Welcome to Montpelier, Idaho, where history meets opportunity! Our town of approximately 2500 residents boasts a rich heritage and small-town charm. Nestled in Bear Lake County, we offer a range of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, skiing, camping, and hiking, all just minutes away. Don't miss nearby Bear Lake State Park, just 30 minutes away. Bear Lake's turquoise waters, often called the Caribbean of the Rockies, provide endless recreational opportunities year-round. And with Grand Teton National Park just a 2-hour drive away and Yellowstone National Park within reach at 3 hours, adventure awaits beyond work hours.

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital remains a stand-alone CAH hospital. In addition to offering the typical hospital services, e.g. inpatient, surgery, obstetrics, ER, swing beds, lab, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, etc. Bear Lake Memorial Hospital also owns and operates: a Skilled Nursing Facility, an assisted living center, a dialysis center, a mental health clinic, a home health agency, and multiple physician clinics across Montpelier, ID and Garden City, UT. 

Whether you're seeking a new career opportunity or considering relocation, Montpelier provides a welcoming community and endless experiences. Come join us and discover why Montpelier is not just a place to work, but a place to thrive!

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital is seeking a hard-working, dependable, and motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist. The selected candidate will perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or procedures.
• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
• Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.analyses.
• Shared on-call is required for nights and weekends.
• Performs venous and arterial blood draws, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
• Other related laboratory tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Any employment offer is contingent upon producing documents establishing eligibility to work in the United States; satisfactorily passing the pre-employment drug screen; employee health evaluation (if required), establishing ability to perform the essential functions of the position; and the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check with finger prints, and reference checks.
• Using mathematics and scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Bachelor of Science Degree with Medical Laboratory Scientist/ASCP certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong commitment to Quality Assurance.
• Must be motivated and able to work independently.
• Reliability is essential.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to get along well with coworkers, patients, etc.
• Adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to contribute to the culture and/or mission of the most caring hospital.

Expiration: Applications will be accepted through July 26th, or until filled.