Medical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures, and related duties. The role applies scientific principles and technical, procedural, and problem-solving skills to day-to-day laboratory operations, including quality control and assurance, procedure and instrument maintenance, corrective action, test-result correlation, and continuing education related to clinical laboratory work. The position is based at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and works a rotating schedule covering days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The listed pay range is $24.00–$44.00; the actual rate depends on experience.
Requirements
- Associate's transcript showing a Medical Laboratory Technology degree, or a technical certificate transcript showing a Medical Laboratory Technology degree.
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within one year.
- Ability to work the specified hours.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable and not causing undue hardship.
- Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; demonstrate compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) standards.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of related experience or training.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day laboratory instrumentation or discipline operations, including supply inventory, quality control, calibration, and reagent preparation.
- Initiate and follow through on corrective action, seeking assistance from medical laboratory scientists (MLS) or supervisors as needed; prioritize and manage workflow.
- Perform basic to complex clinical laboratory testing accurately according to established procedures, protocols, techniques, and manufacturer guidelines.
- Communicate laboratory data and relevant technical information accurately and promptly to appropriate departments, healthcare providers, and individuals, verbally and electronically.
- Critique, correlate, and differentiate test results using theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and independent judgment; seek MLS or supervisory resources as needed.
- Assess the validity of unusual results or results that differ significantly from previous results or expected values, and take appropriate corrective action with assistance as needed.
- Participate in established laboratory continuous quality improvement (CQI) or other laboratory activities as assigned.
- Provide instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, handling, and storage; collect specimens as necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality and coordinate workflow effectively with team members.
- Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA requirements.
Benefits
- PTO available on day one for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.
- A wide range of benefits for qualifying part-time and full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
