Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Microbiology

Company: Avera St Luke's Hospital
Location: Barnard
Posted on: April 15, 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 - -

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

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

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

** This position is eligible for 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. - -

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Position Highlights:

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• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
  
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
  
• Perform a broad range of laboratory testing in a hospital setting. -
  
• Fully automated, CAP-accredited laboratory.
  
• Every third weekend and holiday rotation.
  
• No call involved. -
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  
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  • Staff will be expected to work in the -microbiology section primarily with plate reading and culture setup. -
    
  • Responsible for supplying inventory, quality control, reagent preparation, etc.
    
  • Initiate and follow through with corrective action as well as manages workflow.
    
  • Communicate laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments, healthcare providers and individuals in both verbal and electronic means.
    
  • Participate in development of procedures, protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other activities as assigned.
    
    
    Education and/or Experience
    
    
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    • Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and completion of NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program is required. -
      
      
      Licensure/Certification/Registration
      
      
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      • Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP, AMT, or equivalent required within 12 months of hire.
        
        
        Work Schedule
        
        
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        • Day Shifts; 72hours 2 weeks
          
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          • 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
            
          • Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation
            
            
            
            
            Pay
            
            The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
            
            
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            • $27.50 - $41.50 per hour
              
              
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              What Makes Avera Special?
              
              
              

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