What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist | Medical Laboratory Technician position at avera?
Location: Pipestone, MN Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Pipestone County Medical Center and Family Clinic is currently seeking to find qualified individuals to join our growing team. We are committed to providing high quality services to our southwest Minnesota community. Position Highlights Shift: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS Job Duties: Under the direction of the Lab Manager, a MLT performs work of waived moderate and high complexity levels, involving all aspects of the clinical lab. The MLT utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day Laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related duties. Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures, and related duties including waived, moderate and highly complex testing. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-today laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education. Education/Licensure: Associate’s degree in MLT or laboratory science from an accredited two-year college or technical school required or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in clinical science or satisfactory grade in HHS exam and 6 years working experience as a MLT required. MLT-ASCP board certified or NCA certified preferred. BLS certified or must be obtained within 1 week of hire. Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) and DOT Drug Testing certified or able to obtain within one year from date of hire. Department of Transportation Specimen Collection Certificate preferred or able to obtain within one year from date of hire. Valid driver’s license required. The pay range for a Medical Laboratory Technician is $28.80 - $44.64 per hour and Medical Laboratory Scientist is $32.36 - $50.16 per hour. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes: Health and Dental Insurance Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave Competitive wages Pension Plan with Substantial Employer Contribution Employee Wellness Program Various Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement for Career Development Employee Assistance Program Continuing Education Opportunities Employee Recognition Events Bereavement Leave Employer Paid Life Insurance At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.