<p>A healthcare facility in Culbertson, Montana is recruiting both Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT) for permanent, direct-hire positions. This is a stable, full-time opportunity for laboratory professionals who want to plant roots in a close-knit rural community while delivering high-quality diagnostic services to a patient population that depends on local expertise. The salary range is competitive for the region, and the role offers the professional satisfaction of being a critical contributor to frontline patient care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $65,749 – $85,782 annually, commensurate with credentials and experience</li> <li>Permanent, direct-hire employment — not a contract or travel assignment</li> <li>Schedule varies based on facility needs, offering flexibility across shifts</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-scope laboratory testing and specimen analysis across clinical disciplines</li> <li>Responsibility for operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation</li> <li>Quality control oversight — ensuring accuracy and integrity of all test results</li> <li>Direct reporting of findings to medical staff, placing the lab professional at the center of clinical decision-making</li> <li>Adherence to all applicable safety and regulatory standards (CLIA, OSHA, and facility protocols)</li> <li>Rural healthcare setting where laboratory professionals carry meaningful diagnostic responsibility and broad scope of practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) required</li> <li>Active Montana laboratory license or eligibility to obtain state licensure</li> <li>Previous laboratory experience preferred; strong candidates at all experience levels are considered</li> <li>Demonstrated attention to detail and strong analytical and critical-thinking skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Culbertson is a small, welcoming town in the northeastern corner of Montana, situated along the Yellowstone River near the North Dakota border. The region offers wide-open landscapes, exceptional hunting and fishing, and a genuine small-town quality of life with a low cost of living that stretches a competitive salary considerably further than urban markets. For clinicians who value community, outdoor recreation, and a slower pace without sacrificing professional purpose, northeastern Montana delivers on all fronts.</p>