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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
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Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital
Avera Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers List
Avera St. Luke's Hospital is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Team!
This position may be eligible for a Sign on Bonus of $15,000 with a 3 year commitment.
This position may be eligible for a Relocation Bonus if you reside 500 miles outside of Aberdeen, SD.
Position Highlights:
Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
Options for Free Health Insurance!
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.
Career Growth:
Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their
education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
Job Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties.
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 continuing education.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and completion of NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program; or a Bachelor's degree in a related science and one to two years of experience/training acceptable to the ASCP or AMT for the Medical Laboratory Scientist required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist from the ASCP, AMT, or equivalent required within 12 months of hire.
Work Schedule
Varied Shift Schedule:
8 am - 6pm, 7:30 am - 4pm, Noon to 8pm or 2:30 pm to 11pm; May fill in on overnight shift from 7pm to 7am as needed
Rotate every 3rd Weekend/Holiday
Full Time; 72 hours every 2 weeks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$27.50 - $41.50 per hour
What Makes Avera Special?
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Full-time at Avera St Luke's Hospital summary:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist at Avera performs clinical laboratory tests and related duties utilizing scientific principles alongside technical expertise. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and certification within 12 months of hire, with opportunities for career growth and benefits including paid time off and student loan repayment. Avera offers a supportive team environment recognized as one of the top health systems in the nation.
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