Avera McKennan Hospital | Medical Laboratory Technician

4 days ago


chancellor, United States Avera McKennan Hospital Full time
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Microbiology at Avera McKennan Hospital summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Microbiology at Avera is responsible for the accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree in MLT or a related field, with certification required within 12 months of hire. Avera offers competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture focused on advancing healthcare.

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.

 

Exciting opportunity to join the Avera Laboratory, one of the top labs in the nation

 

*This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $10,000 with a 2 year commitment*

 

Position Highlights:

  • This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $10,000 with a 2 year commitment.
  • This position is 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.
  • First UNOS accredited HLA laboratory in South Dakota.
  • First CAP/ISO 15189 Hospital Medical & Anatomic Pathology Certified Laboratory in the country.
  • Currently the longest accredited CAP/ISO 15189 Laboratory in the country.
  • Highlighted in the Medical Laboratory Observer Magazine as Laboratory of the Year—2010.
  • Auto verification of most commonly ordered tests, fully automated core lab.
  • Watch this VIDEO to learn about the important role Avera’s lab plays in Healthcare.

Job Summary

  • Responsible for expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests and basic clinical laboratory functions.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

  • Lab Leadership Apprenticeship program
  • Key Operator overseeing laboratory instruments
  • Train in specialized lab departments:
    • Blood Banking
    • Microbiology
    • Flow Cytometry
    • Molecular
    • Specials Chemistry
    • Cell Therapy

Here’s what one current employee has to say about opportunities in the lab:

“I completed a six-month internship in the Avera McKennan laboratory while completing my degree. One thing became very clear to me – this place is full of opportunity.”

Read the full story HERE on how a current employee took advantage of opportunities the Avera McKennan lab has to offer

Education and/or Experience

  • Associate's degree in MLT or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required.
  • Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred.

 Certification, Licensure, Registration

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

Work Schedule

Day Shift, e/o wknd/hol/call; 80hrs/2wks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

  • $22.00 - $31.75 per hour

 

What Makes Avera Special?


Keywords:

Medical Laboratory Technician, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Tests, Healthcare, Avera, Laboratory Certifications, Professional Growth, Laboratory Opportunities, Health Systems, Laboratory Leadership



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