MLSMLT - Infectious Disease

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastestgrowing notforprofit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

10 Hours Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $23.50 $44* SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE *

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Large spacious laboratory. Positive and friendly work environment. Opportunity to utilize a wide array of laboratory skills. The Infectious Disease lab is a mixture of classic microbiology as well as molecular bacteriology and virology.

Summary

Responsible for preanalytical analytical and postanalytical phases of testing. Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety quality and regulatory requirements are met.

Job Description

Collect laboratory specimens as needed. Process lab specimens and perform clinical laboratory testing including manual and automated methods in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relevant to position.
Demonstrate critical and independent judgement in decisionmaking and problemsolving. Demonstrate personal commitment to the principles values and ethics of the organization to promote a positive work environment. Seek personal learning opportunities. Recognize safety hazards and comply with all safety practices and protocols. Assist in training new staff. Serve as a laboratory resource. Perform other related duties as assigned. May be required to travel to other locations.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in laboratory or biological sciences required.



Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or be registry eligible. Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) also acceptable. Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment. If working in North Dakota (ND) must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice. Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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