Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Award Winning Health Care:Avera has been named among the nations 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of Americas 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, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

May be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment!

Exciting opportunity to join theAvera Laboratory!

Position Highlights:

• You may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment.
• This position is eligible for Averas 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.

Job Summary

• Responsible for expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests and basic clinical laboratory functions.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including supply inventory, quality control, calibration and reagent preparation.
• Accurately perform complex clinical laboratory testing following established procedure.
• Communicate data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments, healthcare providers and individuals in timely fashion.
• Provide instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handing, and storage guidelines for various body fluids.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree in MLT or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician from the ASCP or AMT required within 12 months of hire.

Work Schedule

• 2:00pm-10:30pm weekdays and 6:00pm-6:30am weekends. Every third weekend and holiday rotation. Includes shift differential.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $21.00 - $30.25 per hour