Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Microbiology

Company: Avera McKennan Hospital
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program,--sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. -- Exciting opportunity to join the Avera Laboratory, one of the top labs in the nation and be a member of our Microbiology Team!-- This position may be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 3 year commitment. -- Position Highlights:

• Day One PTO!
• May be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with 3 year commitment.
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for--Avera's--Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from--Avera--will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
  • Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. Job Summary The Medical Laboratory Scientist 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.
    • Performs moderate--to high complexity Microbiology testing procedures with a high level of quality in accordance with established protocols in bacteriology, mycobac teriology , mycology, parasitology, virology and molecular-based infectious disease Microbiology
    • Assures integrity of specimens during all phases of testing
    • Performs various slide preparations and staining techniques
    • Maintains complete documentation/competency for all steps of processes as outlined in standard operating procedures and policies
    • Analyzes, interprets, and records patient test results into the electronic medical record with a high degree accuracy.
    • Troubleshoots assay, reagent, and instrument issues Professional Growth Opportunities:
      • Lab Leadership Apprenticeship program
      • Key Operator overseeing laboratory instruments Education and/or Experience
        • Bachelor's Degree with completion of NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program, or Bachelor's Degree & one to two years of Medical Laboratory Scientist experience/training acceptable to the ASCP or AMT.
        • Previous microbiology experience is preferred. -- Certification, Licensure, Registration
          • Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP or AMT within one year of hire date. Work Schedule
            • Varied Day Schedule--Monday-Friday: 5:30 am - 2pm, 6am-2:30 pm; 6:30 am-3:00 pm, or 7am - 3:30 pm
            • Rotate every 3rd Weekend & Holiday: 5:30 am -2pm or 7am - 3:30 pm
            • No call time--
            • Full Time; 80hrs/2wks Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. --
              • $27.50 - $41.50 per hour --

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