We are seeking an MT, MLS, or MLT Generalist to join a hospital laboratory team in Southeastern Montana. This is a full-time permanent position offering a 4x10 day schedule and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
The laboratory is looking for someone who works well within a collaborative team environment. Technical skills can be taught, including Microbiology, and the hiring manager places a strong emphasis on communication, professionalism, teamwork, and interpersonal fit.
Pay Range:
Up to $42/hr DOE
Call: Minimum 2 hours at overtime rate per call
$10,000 sign-on bonus
Schedule
- 4x10-hour shifts
- Days (variable)
- 6:00AM-4:30PM
- 9:00AM-7:30PM
- Rotating weekends
Department / Technical Scope
This is a generalist position working across multiple areas of the laboratory, including:
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- Urinalysis
- Manual urinalysis
- Microscopy
- Blood Bank
- Limited manual type, screen, and crossmatch
- More complex testing is sent out
- Microbiology
- Aerobic Microbiology
- Gram stains
- Setups
- Plate reading
Prior Microbiology experience is not required. Training is available for candidates without Microbiology experience.
Education & Certification
- Required Education: Minimum Associate degree
- Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science or Technology preferred
- Appropriate Life Science degree accepted
- Required Certification/Registry: MT, MLS, or MLT; ASCP or equivalent
Experience
- One year preferred
- Technical experience is secondary to overall interpersonal and team fit
- Microbiology experience is not required
Required Clinical/Technical Competencies:
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- Urinalysis
- Microscopy
- Blood Bank
- Microbiology experience preferred but not required
Instrumentation:
- Chemistry: Ortho Vitros 5600
- Hematology: Horiba Pentra XL80
- Coagulation: Stago Compact Max
- Microbiology: Vitek 2 Compact
- Molecular:
- BioFire FilmArray
- BioFire SpotFire
- Abbott ID NOW
- Sed Rate: Alcor Mini iSED
- LIS/EMR: Cerner
Hardin, Montana
Hardin is located in Southeastern Montana and offers a quieter, small-town lifestyle with access to the outdoor recreation and open landscapes the region is known for.
The community is approximately 45 miles east of Billings, giving residents access to a larger metro area for shopping, dining, entertainment, and air travel while still maintaining a lower-key day-to-day environment.
For candidates considering relocation, the area may appeal to those looking for:
- Small-town living with access to a larger city
- Shorter commutes and less congestion
- Outdoor recreation, fishing, hiking, and wide-open spaces
- A slower pace of life
- Access to Billings for additional amenities and services
This opportunity may be especially attractive to laboratory professionals looking for a permanent role where they can work across a broad generalist scope while maintaining a strong work-life balance.