Cls/Mlt - Laboratory

Company: Avera Health
Location: Milbank
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Avera Milbank Area Hospital
PRN
Work Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. This is a great opportunity for a MLT or MLS to join the Milbank Laboratory Team in a PRN capacity. New graduates are welcome to apply!

PRN Schedule: Weekdays: 6am-2:30pm; Assist with weekday overnight call from 6pm-6am; Medical Laboratory Scientist Education & Certification Requirements:

Bachelor Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Scientist degree or
Bachelor Transcript showing Medical Technologist degree
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year

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.
Initiates and follows through with corrective action, utilizing MLS and/or supervisory assistance as necessary; 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. Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of testing utilizing theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and independent judgment; 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.
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:

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

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