Medical Laboratory Technician MLT

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

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.

$23.50 $34.50

Position Highlights

You must be an Avera Queen of Peace 2023 Build Dakota Recipient to be eligible to apply for this position.

This position may be eligible for a $10000 sign on bonus with a 2 year commitment.

This position is eligible for Averas Student Loan Repayment Program which helps you pay off your loans and . Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10000 from Avera will help pay down your principle balance faster.

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 problemsolving aptitudes for daytoday 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 daytoday 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 utilizing MLS and/or supervisory assistance as necessary; prioritizes and manages effective workflow.
• Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory testing following established procedure protocol techniques and/or manufacturer guidelines.
• Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments healthcare providers and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion. Includes verbal as well as electronic means.
• Critiques correlates and differentiates results of testing utilizing theoretical knowledge critical thinking and independent judgment; seeks MLS and/or supervisory resources as necessary.
• Assesses the validity of results which appear usual or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values and take appropriate corrective action as necessary with assistance from MLS and/or supervisor as needed.
• Participates in established lab CQI or other laboratory activities as assigned.
• Provides instructions on proper preanalytical specimen collection specimen handing 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:

• Associates Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Technology degree or
• Technical Certificate Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Technology 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:

• 13 years of related experience or training

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
• Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
• Uphold Averas 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 parttime and fulltime 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.

• Free health insurance options for fulltime single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5 employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by handson 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 callor send an email to .