Medical Laboratory Technician/ Scientist

Laboratory Technician

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Aberdeen Medical Center

Location: Aberdeen, SD

Address: 2905 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

Shift: 10 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $25 - $44

Pay Info: sign on bonus available

Job Summary: Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. Serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel and collaborates with other departments across the enterprise. Demonstrates critical and independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Associates degree in Laboratory Science required. MLT Bachelors degree in Laboratory Science required. MLS Medical Lab Technician $25.00 - 34.50 Medical Lab Scientist $27.50 - 44.00 Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); or be registry eligible. Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment. If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed or have a provisional license, by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice. Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits: Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.