Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Full-time Sign on bonus!

Avera Missouri River Health Center
Laboratory
Gettysburg, SD
Full Time
Varied Shifts
Varied Shifts; 72hrs/2wks
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, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join the Avera Laboratory, one of the top labs in the nation!

Position Highlights:

You may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign on bonus over 2 years
Avera St Mary’s Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital 
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Job Summary

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 Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited two year college program or technical school.
Six months to one year of related experience or training preferred.
Certification, Licensure, Registration

Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician from the ASCP, AMT, or equivalent required within 12 months of hire.
Work Schedule

Varied Shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeksEvery 3rd weekend
Rotate holidays
Every 3rd call
Pay

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

$21.00 – $30.25 per hour