Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Sioux Center Health; De Smet (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer matching retirement up to 5%

Career development

Job summary

Avera DeSmet Memorial Hospital in De Smet, SD is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform clinical tests and maintain instrument operations.

This full-time role requires accurate testing, QA/QC adherence, and teamwork with healthcare staff. Eligible candidates should have an Associate's degree in MLT and MLT certification; PTO and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain Medical Laboratory Technology licensure or certification.
• Associate's degree or technical certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• Includes responsibilities for QA/QC, instrument maintenance, and test result interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation and disciplines.
• Initiate corrective actions with MLS/supervisor support.
• Perform basic to complex clinical laboratory testing per procedures.
• Communicate lab data to departments and providers in a timely manner.
• Evaluate results and take corrective action with MLS/supervisor
• Engage in CQI activities and preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Provide guidance on proper specimen collection, handling, and storage.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Calibration

Specimen handling

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

MLT certification (AMT/ASCP)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Location

Avera DeSmet Memorial Hospital

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

• Primarily day shift from 6:00am -6:00pm, with call.
• Every third weekend and holiday.
• Working Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday morning (6am - 9am) to get instrumentation ready for the day, then on call for the rest of both days.

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, utilizing MLS and/or supervisory assistance as necessary; prioritizes and manages effective workflow.
• 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. Includes verbal as well as electronic means.
• Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of testing utilizing theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and independent judgment; seeks MLS and/or supervisory resources as necessary.
• 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.

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 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

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 [e-mail].