What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist [R1] (MLS) or Laboratory Technician [R1] (LT) | PRN position at Clickajobs?

Location :

Avera Flandreau Hospital

Worker Type : 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 / 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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to .

Salary : $22 - $44

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