Laboratory Assistant

1 month ago


Sioux Falls, United States Avera Full time
This position may be eligible for a $2,000 Sign on Bonus

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, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

  • Paid Time Off Available on Day 1
  • Options for Free Health Insurance

Avera is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our nationally recognized Lab This position may be eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus

70% of healthcare diagnoses rely on Lab results. Lab assistants work behind the scenes and contribute to a huge impact on our patient's healthcare experience.

Great opportunity if you have an interest in biological sciences

Ask about Avera's career growth opportunities into Technician or Scientist roles.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Assistant specializes in the pre-analytic functions of the clinical laboratory, and performs various processing procedures on patient specimens. You will work alongside all testing departments.

Position Highlights
  • You will work with Lab computer programs and confirm Provider orders.
  • You will receive blood and non-blood specimens from the hospital and regional clients.
  • You will process and deliver specimens for testing using centrifuges and other lab equipment.

Work Schedule
  • Rotate Day and Evening Shifts:
    • Days: 4:30 am to 1pm or 5:00 am to 1:30 pm and Evenings: 12:30 pm - 9pm or 1pm to 9:30 pm
  • Rotate every 3rd weekend and holiday
  • Differential pay available for weekends and early/late shift times.
  • Full Time; 80 hours every 2weeks

Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • Associate's degree or equivalent credits from a college or technical school OR 1 year laboratory related experience required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) or Phlebotomist Technician (PBT) from the ASCP preferred.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
  • $18.25 - $24.00 per hour

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