Medical Laboratory Scientist

Avera St. Luke's; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians is seeking a qualified clinical laboratory professional to join our team. The role focuses on day-to-day laboratory operations, quality control, and accurate test performance to support patient care.

You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, handling calibration, QC, specimen handling, and coordination with healthcare providers to ensure timely and accurate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• MLS/AMT/ASCP certification within 1 year.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a clinical lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation and supply inventory.
• Initiate corrective actions and prioritize workflow for efficient testing.
• Perform basic to complex clinical laboratory tests per procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate lab data clearly to departments and healthcare providers in a timely manner.
• Assess test results for validity and take appropriate corrective actions as needed.
• Obtain patient samples using proper collection, handling, and storage guidelines.
• Organize workload to optimize turnaround times and assist with staff training.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as directed by management.

Skills

Visual acuity

Communication skills

Hearing and speech comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MLS/AMT/ASCP certification within 1 year

Job description

Location

Location: Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $24.00 - $44.00

Position Highlights

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, prioritizes and manages effective workflow.
• Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory testing utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to 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. Includes verbal as well as electronic means.
• 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.
• Obtains samples from patients for diagnostic testing using proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handling, transport and storage guidelines for blood and body fluids.
• Organizes/prioritizes workload for the most efficient turnaround times for testing.
• Participates with the orientation and training for new staff and students.
• Participates in any special projects/functions as determined by management staff.

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 Science 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 or Medical Technologist (MT) - 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Disability Accommodation

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 [e-mail].

About Avera

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.