Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• Perform clinical laboratory studies in the areas of bacteriology, serology, hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, parasitology, and immunology.
• Utilize all laboratory instruments including automated cell counters, chemistry analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, spectrophotometers, automated EIA instruments and rapid testing systems.
• Communicate with other health-care personnel on the applications and validity of laboratory data, laboratory policies and operations, and detailed information about all areas of the laboratory.
• Is able to communicate effectively with medical as well as non-medical personnel.
• Collect samples: Perform venipuncture for hematology, chemistry, and serology. Collect throat and urine specimens for routine microbiological examination. Instruct patients on the proper procedure for collection of samples.

• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective clinical relationships with patients
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with the health care team
• Have the ability to work independently in and busy environment that required multi-tasking.
• Have the ability to effectively supervise staff; ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with patients and colleagues
• Have the ability to represent the UHP Medical Services and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.

• Current Montana License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
• Current certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
• Share Saturday and Sunday morning coverage during academic year with 2 other Clinical Laboratory Scientists

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens (Employees are provided with training and equipment that complies with OSHA requirements for a health care setting).
• Exposure to other pathogens of all kinds that is inherent to working in a health care setting.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.