MLS or MLT

Location : Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Worker Type :

Regular Work Shift : Rotating days / evenings / nights / weekends / holidays

(United States of America) Pay Range : The pay range for this

position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon

experience. $23.50 - $44.00 Position Highlights This position can

be filled with either an Med Lab Scientist or a Med Lab Tech : MLS -

$15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment MLT - $10,000 sign

on bonus with a 2 year commitment This position is eligible for

Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program which helps you save money

and pay off your loans faster. Each month Avera pays $167 (up to

$10,000) towards the principle balance of your loan. MLT Required

Education, License / Certification Associate Transcript showing

Medical Laboratory Technician degree and MLT - American Medical

Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Scientist

(MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1

Year You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built

with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and

our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview 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.

What you will do 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. Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory

tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in

addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.

Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and

abnormal clinical laboratory parameters and takes actions to assure

all abnormals are rechecked. Alerts appropriate staff for abnormal

results and documents these actions. Communicates laboratory data

and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and

individuals in an accurate and timely fashion. Critiques,

correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing

theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to

established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.

Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new

instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental

activities. Provides technical guidance to and be primary resource

for various team members. Responsible for training new employees or

co-workers on new equipment / procedures as applicable. Provides

instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen

handling, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and / or may

collect specimens as necessary. Essential Qualifications The

individual must be able to work the hours specified. 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. These requirements and those

listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and

abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

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 :

Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Scientist degree

or Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Technology degree MLS -

American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical

Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical

Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision,

core values, and social principles to serve patients, their

families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion,

hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of

Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with

enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work

effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with

other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient

environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and

standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint

Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need &

Then Some 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. Benefits are

designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available

day 1 for eligible hires. 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.org .