Hematology, Medical Laboratory Scientist - Full Time - 3rd Shift

Company: Avera Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Avera McKennan Hospital
Work Shift:
Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. This an exiting opportunity to work in Avera's Blood Bank and Cell Therapy department.

This position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Reimbursement program which helps 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 principle balance faster.

Schedule: Monday - Friday - 10 hour shifts; Rotate every 3rd weekend/holiday.


Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. 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.
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. Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical laboratory parameters and takes actions to assure all abnormals are rechecked. Alerts appropriate staff for abnormal results and documents these actions.
Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion.
Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities.
Responsible for training new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures as applicable.
Provides instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handling, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and/or may collect specimens as necessary.
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. 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 Scientist 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
Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. 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 talent@avera.

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