Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures, and related duties. Applies scientific principles and technical, procedural, and problem-solving skills to daily laboratory operations, including quality control and assurance, procedure and instrument maintenance, corrective action, test result correlation, and continuing education. The role supports laboratory instrumentation or disciplines, performs clinical tests, evaluates results, communicates findings, and provides technical guidance and training to team members. The position is primarily evenings with rotating weekends and holidays at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital.
Requirements
- Bachelor's transcript showing a Medical or Clinical Laboratory Scientist degree, or a related chemical, physical, or biological degree; alternatively, a Bachelor's transcript showing a Medical Technology degree.
- Obtain MLS certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 year, or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 year.
- Ability to work the specified hours.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable and absent undue hardship.
- Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day laboratory instrumentation or discipline operations, including supply inventory, quality control, calibration, and reagent preparation.
- Initiate and follow through with corrective action.
- Perform basic to complex clinical laboratory tests accurately using theoretical knowledge, independent judgment, established protocols, techniques, and equipment manuals.
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal laboratory parameters, ensure abnormal results are rechecked, and alert appropriate staff while documenting actions.
- Communicate laboratory data and pertinent technical information accurately and promptly to appropriate departments and individuals.
- Critique, correlate, and differentiate test results using theoretical knowledge, independent judgment, established protocols, techniques, and equipment manuals.
- Participate in developing protocols, laboratory manuals, new instrumentation, laboratory CQI, and other laboratory development activities.
- Provide technical guidance and serve as a primary resource for team members.
- Train new employees or coworkers on equipment and procedures as applicable.
- Provide instructions on pre-analytical specimen collection, handling, and storage guidelines for body fluids, and collect specimens as necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality and work effectively with team members to coordinate workflow and support an efficient environment.
- Follow applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA requirements.
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.
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Job Type
Full-time
