Medical Laboratory Technician | Medical Laboratory Scientist

Avera; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA contributions

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education Opportunities

Employee Recognition Events

Bereavement Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Avera Pipestone is seeking qualified Medical Laboratory Technicians/Medical Laboratory Scientists for the Pipestone, MN facility. The role supports waived, moderate and high complexity testing, with duties under the Lab Manager. Night shift Fri–Sun 18:00–06:30, potential sign-on up to $10,000.

Requires associate or bachelor degree in clinical science or MLT, certifications preferred, and Driver’s license. Benefits include healthcare, HSA, PTO and pension.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree in MLT or lab science or a Bachelor’s in clinical science.
• MLT-ASCP or NCA preferred; BLS within 1 week of hire; DOT/ BAT certs preferred or obtainable within 1 year.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests.
• Ensure quality control, quality assurance, instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation and participate in continuing education and result correlation.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Quality control

Problem solving

Clinical lab operations

Education

Associate’s degree in MLT or laboratory science

Bachelor’s degree in clinical science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Pipestone, MN

Full time

R-260019646

Location:

Pipestone, MN

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Pipestone County Medical Center and Family Clinic is currently seeking to find qualified individuals to join our growing team. We are committed to providing high quality services to our southwest Minnesota community.

Position Highlights

Shift: Fri, Sat, Sun 18:00-06:30

This position may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus

Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Lab Manager, a MLT performs work of waived moderate and high complexity levels, involving all aspects of the clinical lab. The MLT 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 duties.

Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures, and related duties including waived, moderate and highly complex testing. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-today laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.

Education/Licensure:

Associate’s degree in MLT or laboratory science from an accredited two-year college or technical school required or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in clinical science or satisfactory grade in HHS exam and 6 years working experience as a MLT required. MLT-ASCP board certified or NCA certified preferred. BLS certified or must be obtained within 1 week of hire. Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) and DOT Drug Testing certified or able to obtain within one year from date of hire. Department of Transportation Specimen Collection Certificate preferred or able to obtain within one year from date of hire. Valid driver’s license required.

The pay range for a Medical Laboratory Technician is $28.80 - $44.64 per hour and Medical Laboratory Scientist is $32.36 - $50.16 per hour. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

We offer an excellent benefits package which includes:

Health and Dental Insurance

Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave

Competitive wages

Pension Plan with Substantial Employer Contribution

Employee Wellness Program

Various Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement for Career Development

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education Opportunities

Employee Recognition Events

Bereavement Leave

Employer Paid Life Insurance

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.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.