Medical Laboratory Technician [R3] (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist [R3](MLS) | PRN Job at Avera Health, Milbank, SD

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  • Avera Health
  • Milbank, SD

Job Description

Location:

Avera Milbank Area Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$23.50 - $44.00

Position Highlights

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; 6:30am-3pm; 7am-3:30pm; 8am-5pm, and 9am-5:30 pm; Assist with weekday overnight call from 6pm-6am; Weekends: 7am-3pm and call from 3pm-7am

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

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

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.

What you will do

  • 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; prioritizes and manages effective workflow.
  • 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. Includes verbal as well as electronic means.
  • Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of testing utilizing theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and independent judgment; seeks MLS and/or supervisory resources as necessary.
  • 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.
Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. 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. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. 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
Expectations and Standards

  • Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
  • Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
  • 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 or send an email to .

Job Tags

Holiday work, Work experience placement, Relief, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,

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