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

Society for Conservation Biology; South Dakota; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist. This PRN role involves performing clinical tests, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Ideal candidates will have relevant education and certifications, and will work mainly weekdays.

Qualifications

• Ability to work specified hours with adequate visual acuity.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing clinical laboratory tests accurately.
• Specimen collection and quality control.
• Data interpretation and ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Quality Control

Data Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

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

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

Summary: The Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing clinical laboratory tests accurately and maintaining equipment. Responsibilities include specimen collection, quality control, and data interpretation, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The position operates mainly during weekdays and requires relevant education and certifications.

Location: Access Health Brookings

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: Primarily days, with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States)

Pay Range: $22.25 - $42.00 (dependent on experience)

Position Highlights: Join the Avera Brookings Clinic as a Lab Tech/MLS in a PRN capacity, mainly weekdays from 7:45 am to 5:00 pm.

Education & Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, with transcripts showing completion.
• MLS certification from AMT or ASCP within 1 year of employment.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing health for patients and the community. Work where your contributions matter.

Overview: Responsible for accurate routine clinical laboratory testing, record keeping, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing tests with high accuracy, calibration, quality control, and preventative maintenance.
• Reviewing, interpreting, and reporting data; distinguishing normal from abnormal parameters.
• Proper patient identification, specimen collection, and providing instructions.
• Collecting and transporting specimens, performing phlebotomy competently.
• Managing laboratory inventory and participating in quality assurance and inspection preparation.

Essential Qualifications: Ability to work the specified hours, with adequate visual acuity and effective communication skills. Accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent, with transcripts.
• MLT certification from AMT or ASCP within 1 year.

Preferred Experience: 1-3 years related experience or training.

Expectations and Standards:

• Uphold Avera's mission, values, and social principles.
• Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Maintain confidentiality and work effectively in teams.
• Follow safety laws and standards (CMS, OSHA, etc.).

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail] or call 1-605-504-4444.