Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Full-time

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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, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join the Avera Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)!

Ask about our sign-on bonus package – up to $30,000!

Position Highlights:

Sign-On Package total of up to $30,000!

Student Loan Repayment: This position may be 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.

Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

Options for Free Health Insurance!

Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.

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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.

Licensure/Certification/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 weeks

8-12 hour shifts

Occasional weekend (According to Tech Rotation)

Occasional holiday (According to Tech Rotation)

Pay

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

$22.00 – $31.75 per hour

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