Laboratory Technician [CL5] (LT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist [CL5] (MLS) - PRN

Company: Avera Health
Location: Brookings
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

Access Health Brookings
PRN
Work Shift:
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. This is a great opportunity for a Lab Tech/MLS to join the Avera Brookings Clinic in a PRN capacity! Weekdays from 7:45am-5:00pm.

Medical Laboratory Scientist Education & Certification Requirements:

Bachelor's Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Scientist degree or
Bachelor Transcript showing completion of Medical Technologist degree
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or
Medical Laboratory Scientist (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. Responsible for expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests, record keeping, preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and procedures.
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. Properly identify patients before specimen collection, be able to explain the collection procedure and provide the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients.
Collects, receives and transports blood and other specimens from clinic patients following accepted standards of practice. Perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients.
Implements and monitors laboratory inventory and control program.
Responsible for resource utilization (supplies and equipment) in department.
Actively participates in quality assurance program. Reviews policies and reads procedures as scheduled. Assists in the preparation for inspections and participates during inspection.
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 completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree or
Technical Certificate Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician 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 Related experience and/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.

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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