Medical Laboratory Scientist

1 week ago


Mission Hill South Dakota, Yankton County, SD, United States Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Full time

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

Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS),

New graduates are welcome to apply

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

Position Highlights:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1 and options for Free Health Insurance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

Job Summary

  • The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is accountable for performing a variety of chemical, hematologic, microscopic and bacteriologic procedures following established standards and practices.
  • Data is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic and Benedictine heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
  • Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Religious Directives.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Scientist is required, or Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology and one or two years of Medical Laboratory Scientist experience/training acceptable to ASCP or AMT.
  • Willing to consider new MLS graduates.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist from ASCP or AMT required within one year of hire.

Work Schedule

  • Monday - Friday Evenings from 3:00pm-11:30pm; Occasional day shift hours for the clinic included
  • Rotation of every 3rd weekend.holiday: Overnight from 11pm to 7am
  • 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

What Makes Avera Special?


Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Full-time at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital summary:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) at Avera is responsible for performing various diagnostic procedures, including chemical, hematologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and adherence to established healthcare standards while providing a positive work environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply for a position that offers competitive pay, PTO from day one, and opportunities for career advancement.


Keywords:

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