Medical Laboratory Tech (CLS I • •

Avera Marshall Hospital

Work Shift :

Rotating days / evenings / nights / weekends (United States of America)

The pay range for this position is listed below. Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts from 12 : 30 pm - 8pm. Rotate every 6th weekend and two holidays / year overnight from 6pm to 6 : 30 am.

This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus :

This position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principle balance faster.

Medical Lab Scientist Required Education and License / Certification :

Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Scientist degree or

Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Technology degree

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure / instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to : supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc.

Initiates and follows through with corrective action, utilizing MLS and / or supervisory assistance as necessary; Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory testing following established procedure, protocol, techniques and / or manufacturer guidelines.

Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments, healthcare providers, and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion. Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of testing utilizing theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and independent judgment; Assesses the validity of results which appear usual, or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values and take appropriate corrective action as necessary with assistance from MLS and / or supervisor as needed.

Participates in established lab CQI or other laboratory activities as assigned.

Provides instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handing, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and / or may collect specimens as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :

Associate's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Technology degree or

Technical Certificate Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Technology degree

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year

Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :

~1-3 years of related experience or training

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.