PRN Medical Lab Tech — Day/Eve Coverage, Precise Testing

Avera McKennan; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Brookings Clinic, a Department of Brookings Health System, is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician to perform testing with accuracy, maintain equipment, and support a wide range of lab tasks. The role requires MLT credentials and ASCP/AMT certification within 1 year if not already obtained.

The position emphasizes quality assurance, patient safety, and efficient workflow across laboratory departments, with day/evening coverage and a commitment to moving health forward.

Qualifications

• Associate's Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree
• Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – AMT or ASCP certification within 1 year

Responsibilities

• 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, explain the collection procedure and provide instructions to patients.
• Collects, receives and transports blood and other specimens from clinic patients following accepted standards of practice.
• Performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures competently without causing repeats or complaints.
• 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 preparation for inspections and participates during inspection.

Education

Associate's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Technician degree

Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – AMT or ASCP certification within 1 year

Job description

Avera Brookings Clinic, a Department of Brookings Health System, is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician to perform testing with accuracy, maintain equipment, and support a wide range of lab tasks. The role requires MLT credentials and ASCP/AMT certification within 1 year if not already obtained.

The position emphasizes quality assurance, patient safety, and efficient workflow across laboratory departments, with day/evening coverage and a commitment to moving health forward.