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,  and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join the Avera St. Mary's Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)!

This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment.

Position Highlights:

• 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.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• 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.
• Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.
• Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community here !

Job Summary

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including supply inventory, quality control, calibration and reagent preparation.
• Accurately perform complex clinical laboratory testing following established procedure.
• Communicate data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments, healthcare providers and individuals in timely fashion.
• Provide instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handing, and storage guidelines for various body fluids.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science and completion of NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program acceptable to the ASCP or AMT for the Medical Laboratory Scientist required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP, AMT, or equivalent required within 12 months of hire required. 

Work Schedule

• Night Shift;  Four, 10-hour shifts from 8pm to 6pm
• Occasional holiday rotation;
• Full Time - 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

Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Full-time - Nights at Avera St Mary's Hospital summary:

The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) at Avera is responsible for managing the operations of laboratory instruments, performing complex clinical tests, and providing technical guidance on specimen collection and handling. This role offers an attractive package, including competitive pay, student loan repayment assistance, and significant opportunities for career growth in one of the nation's top health systems. The position is a full-time night shift role with a focus on teamwork and exceptional patient care.

Keywords:

Medical Lab Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Testing, Healthcare Careers, Laboratory Management, Patient Care, Medical Technology, ASCP Certified, Laboratory Technician, Nights Shift, Healthcare Jobs

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