Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Responsible for expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests, record keeping, preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and procedures.

What you will do:

• Performs testing utilizing established protocol with a high degree of accuracy in all departments of the laboratory. Performs calibration, quality control checks and preventative maintenance steps on assigned instrumentation.
• Reviews, researches, interprets and reports data. Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical parameters.
• Properly identify patients before specimen collection, be able to explain the collection procedure and provide the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients.
• Collects, receives and transports blood and other specimens from clinic patients following accepted standards of practice. Perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients.
• Implements and monitors laboratory inventory and control program.
• Responsible for resource utilization (supplies and equipment) in department.
• Actively participates in quality assurance program. Recommends corrective action for problems identified. Reviews policies and reads procedures as scheduled. Assists in the preparation for inspections and participates during inspection.

Essential Qualifications:

• Associate's Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree or Technical Certificate Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Related experience and/or training

Expectations and Standards:

• Commitment 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 Some:

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.