Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) | Temporary

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Temporary PositionLocation: Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type: TemporaryWork Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range: $29.25 - $44.00 per hourPosition HighlightsThis is a full time temporary MLS position supporting our EPIC transition. The anticipated timeframe for this project is approximately 18 months. The goal for this position is to move into a full time regular MLS position with McKennan once the project is complete. Prior MLS work experience utilizing EPIC is highly desired.What You Will DoSupports the laboratory during Avera's enterprise EMR transition through validation, workflow testing, and go-live readiness activities while maintaining safe, compliant laboratory operations.Participates in system testing and validation efforts to ensure laboratory orders, results, reference ranges, and workflows function accurately and reliably.Collaborates with laboratory leadership, informatics partners, and technical teams to identify issues, support corrective action, and promote consistent laboratory processes.Develops, reviews, and updates laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, and supporting documentation to align with updated workflows and compliance requirements.Supports education and training efforts for laboratory staff, including readiness activities related to new workflows, process changes, and go-live preparation.Assists with go-live and post go-live stabilization support including workflow optimization, defect tracking, quality monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.Applies quality assurance and compliance principles to ensure laboratory processes meet organizational standards, regulatory expectations, and patient safety requirements.Updated MLS Required Education, License/Certification, or Work ExperienceBachelor's Transcript showing Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science Degree, or a Clinical, Physical, or Biological Science Degree.MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 YearExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomePTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship