Medical Laboratory Scientist | Avera Heart Hospital
About The Position
At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employees, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Position Summary: Assumes responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance. Accurately and promptly performs a variety of chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide information necessary to provide high quality patient care, maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Responds to physicians and hospital staff in a professional manner, remembering that patient care is our first concern.
Requirements
- Associate degree in clinical laboratory science with successful completion of advanced certification exam through alternative route
- Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP or AMT required within 12 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree with concentration of studies in clinical laboratory science
- Minimum of 2 years generalist clinical laboratory experience
- New graduates may be considered at the discretion of the Team Leader, Laboratory
Responsibilities
- Patient specimen testing
- Quality control
- Quality improvement
- Equipment maintenance
- Performing a variety of chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to provide information necessary for high quality patient care
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Responding to physicians and hospital staff in a professional manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
