Laboratory Technician [CL5] (LT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist [CL5] (MLS) | PRN

Society for Conservation Biology; Brookings (SD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brookings is seeking a Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist for a PRN position. The role involves performing clinical tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have the necessary education and certifications, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine clinical laboratory tests accurately.
• Visual acuity and effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests and maintain equipment.
• Collect and transport specimens while ensuring patient comfort.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical Laboratory Technician degree

Medical Laboratory Scientist degree

Job description

Laboratory Technician [CL5] (LT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist [CL5] (MLS) | PRN

Employer: Avera Health | Location: Brookings, South Dakota, US | Salary: Competitive | Closing date: May 11, 2025

Sector: Academic / Research | Field: Conservation science | Discipline: Biology | Salary Type: Salary | Employment Type: Full time

Location:

Access Health Brookings

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$22.25 - $42.00

Position Highlights

This is a great opportunity for a Lab Tech/MLS to join the Avera Brookings Clinic in a PRN capacity! Weekdays from 7:45am-5:00pm.

Medical Laboratory Scientist Education & Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Scientist degree or
• Bachelor Transcript showing completion of Medical Technologist 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

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

Responsible for expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests, record keeping, preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and procedures.

What you will do

• Performs testing utilizing established protocol with a high degree of accuracy in all departments of the laboratory. Performs calibration, quality control checks and preventative maintenance steps on assigned instrumentation.
• Reviews, researches, interprets and reports data. Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical parameters.
• Properly identify patients before specimen collection, be able to explain the collection procedure and provide the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients.
• Collects, receives and transports blood and other specimens from clinic patients following accepted standards of practice. Perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients.
• Implements and monitors laboratory inventory and control program.
• Responsible for resource utilization (supplies and equipment) in department.
• Actively participates in quality assurance program. Recommends corrective action for problems identified. Reviews policies and reads procedures as scheduled. Assists in the preparation for inspections and participates during inspection.

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:

• Associate's Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree or
• Technical Certificate Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician 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 Related experience and/or training

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.

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 or send an email to .

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