Lab Tech or MLS - Clinic
Company: Avera Health
Location: Hartington
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Medical Group Hartington Worker Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay
range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent
upon experience. $22.25 - $42.00 Position Highlights Medical Lab
Scientist Clinic License/Certification/Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Scientist Degree
or Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Technology
Degree, and MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1
Year or MLS - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within
1 Year The Medical Lab Scientist position may be eligible for a
$15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment. Lab Technician Pay
Range: $22.25 - $32.25 Medical Lab Scientist Pay Range: $29.25 -
$44.00 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
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. What you will do 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.
Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and
abnormal clinical parameters. 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. Recommends corrective action for problems
identified. Reviews policies and reads procedures as scheduled.
Assists in the preparation for inspections and participates during
inspection. 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 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 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. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5%
employer matching contribution for retirement Career development
guided by hands-on training and mentorship 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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