Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Lab Technician | Clinic

Avera Health • Chamberlain, SD

132d • $22 - $42

About The Position

Great part time opportunity for MLS or Lab Technician at our Chamberlain Clinic. This position is eligible for Avera's benefits. Schedule: Days; 24 hours/week.

Requirements

• Associate's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Science degree.
• MLT - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year.
• Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Science degree or Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Technology degree.
• MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, coordinates and performs timely, accurate, quality clinical laboratory results utilizing all available human and material resources within the laboratory.
• Performs testing utilizing established protocol with a high degree of accuracy in all departments of the laboratory.
• Performs calibration, quality control checks, and preventative maintenance steps on assigned instrumentation.
• Reviews, researches, interprets, and reports data.
• Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical parameters.
• Collects, receives, and transports blood and other specimens from clinic patients following accepted standards of practice.
• Implements and monitors laboratory inventory and control program.
• Responsible for resource utilization (supplies and equipment) in department.
• Responsible for training of new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures as applicable.
• Assists in student clinical rotation programs.
• Researches, suggests, evaluates, and implements new tests and updates current tests.
• Attends educational training for new skills, technology or knowledge applicable to the laboratory and throughout the clinic to maintain quality testing and infrastructure flow.
• Actively participates in quality assurance program.
• Recommends corrective action for problems identified.
• Reviews policies and reads procedures as scheduled.
• Assists in the preparation for inspection and participation during inspection.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree