Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Full-time

Company: Avera St Luke's Hospital
Location: Bath
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

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, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital

Avera Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers List

Avera St. Luke's Hospital is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Team!

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

This position is 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.

This position may be eligible for a $2,500 relocation bonus if moving over 500 miles

Position Highlights:

• Perform a broad range of laboratory testing in hospital setting.
• Fully automated, CAP-accredited laboratory.
• Every third weekend and holiday rotation.
• No call involved. Job Summary
  • Staff will be expected to work in the Core Laboratory, including the Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Microbiology setup.
  • Responsible for assisting with collection of samples from patients.
  • Responsible for supplying inventory, quality control, reagent preparation, etc.
  • Initiate and follow through with corrective action as well as manage workflow.
  • Communication laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments, healthcare providers and individuals in both verbal and electronic means. Education and/or Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and completion of NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program; or a Bachelor's degree in a related science and one to two years of experience/training acceptable to the ASCP or AMT for the Medical Laboratory Scientist is required. Licensure/Certification/Registration
      • Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP, AMT, or equivalent required within 12 months of hire. Work Schedule
        • Varied Shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks
          • 8-10 hour shifts
          • Mostly afternoon and evening shifts; May assist with overnight coverage on weekends once trained.
          • Every 3rd weekend/holiday rotation Pay
            
            The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
            • $27.50 - $41.50 per hour
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