Laboratory Supervisor

Job Duties:

• The Laboratory Supervisor is also the laboratory Director and oversees Patient testing done at a remote clinic.

• 24 hour coverage in addition to any call time coverage, and to be available according to the call back policy.

• performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations;

• carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses;

• preparing specimens and samples;

• constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment;

• ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;

• recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues;

• keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability;

• following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Must meet the requirements for a clinical laboratory scientist as noted in the current rules pertaining to clinical laboratory science practitioners in the State of Montana.
• Requirements under CLIA regulations that must be met
• Regulations that concern continuing education must also be met
• Must posses a current MT CLS license.

Key Responsibilities:

• To perform specific tests on patient specimens. The testing includes calibration, actual testing procedures, preparation of reagents, internal and external quality control, and reporting of results. The testing of the laboratory technologist is expected and required to be performed accurately, precisely, and dependably 100% of the time.
• To forward samples to appropriate labs when tests are ordered that are not done in this facility.
• Keep accurate records on all patient test results and all quality control.
• Provide periodic preventive maintenance on all laboratory equipment, instruments, etc.
• To insure 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.
• Provide the best possible functioning of the laboratory and turn out reliable and cost effective work.

Hospital is located in a small town in rural Montana. The physical plant consists of a rural health clinic, ER, Xray, PT and a 25 bed capacity CAH and Swingbed. Nearest higher leve of care facility is 80 miles away. Helicopter and ambulance are used for transports.

Area is noted for sapphire mining, blue ribbon trout fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice hockey and award winning micro brewery.