Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Full-time

Company: Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Location: Yankton
Posted on: September 30, 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 bonus, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) $15,000 sign-on bonus Position Highlights: May be eligible for $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1 Options for Free Health Insurance 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. 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 Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve. Job Summary The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is accountable for performing a variety of chemical, hematologic, microscopic and bacteriologic procedures following established standards and practices. Data is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic and Benedictine heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship. Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Religious Directives. Education and/or Experience Bachelor---s Degree in Medical Laboratory Scientist is required, or Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology and one or two years of Medical Laboratory Scientist experience/training acceptable to ASCP or AMT. Willing to consider new MLS graduates. Licensure/Certification/Registration Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist from ASCP or AMT required within one year of hire. Work Schedule Evening/Night Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm, every 3 rd weekend, every 3 rd holiday; 80 hours every 2 weeks Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $27.50 - $41.50 per hour What Makes Avera Special?

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