Medical Laboratory Scientist [R1] (MLS) or Laboratory Technician [R1] (LT) | PRN
Location: Flandreau
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Flandreau Hospital Worker Type: PRN Work Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)
Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual
pay rate dependent upon experience. $22.25 - $44.00 Position
Highlights Varied Shifts - PRN (as needed) Laboratory Technician
Education or Certification Requirements: Associate's Transcript
showing Medical Laboratory Scientist degree MLT - American Medical
Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Scientist
(MLT) - 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. 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. Provides technical guidance to and be primary resource
for various team members. 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. 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:
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 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 Employer - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or
other categories protected by law. 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.org .
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