Medical Laboratory Scientist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onGettysburg Township, Potter County, South Dakota, 57442, United States
About Avera
You belong at Avera. We are a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, dedicated to the mission of "Moving Health Forward" for our patients and our community. At Avera Gettysburg Hospital, we believe in a culture where you matter, fostering an environment of hospitality, stewardship, and care.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital technical resource within our clinical laboratory, performing a variety of complex tests and procedures that drive patient care. You will be the primary point of contact for laboratory instrumentation and disciplines, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of every result.
Your day-to-day work involves utilizing scientific principles to manage quality control, calibration, and reagent preparation. You will distinguish between normal and abnormal clinical parameters, taking immediate corrective action when necessary and alerting appropriate staff to critical findings. Beyond testing, you will provide technical guidance to the team, train new employees on equipment and procedures, and participate in the development of new protocols and laboratory continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Our Culture & Standards
We expect every team member to uphold Avera's core values of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE). You will work effectively in a collaborative environment, coordinating workflows to ensure efficiency while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to safety principles and regulations set by CMS, The Joint Commission, and OSHA.
Equal Opportunity
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants 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 require an accommodation for the application process, please contact talent@avera.org or call 1-605-504-4444.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Gettysburg Township, Potter County, South Dakota, 57442, United States
Gettysburg Township, South Dakota
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Education: Bachelor's in Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science required; Bachelor's in Medical Technology required; Bachelor's in related chemical, physical, or biological degree required.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Laboratory Scientist at Avera Health
What does a Medical Laboratory Scientist at Avera Health do?expand_more
In this Medical Laboratory Scientist at Avera Health role, you will perform basic to complex clinical laboratory tests using established protocols; distinguish between normal and abnormal results and initiate corrective actions; communicate laboratory data and technical information to appropriate departments; and critique and correlate test results using theoretical knowledge and independent judgment.
What are the requirements for this Medical Laboratory Scientist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Medical Laboratory Scientist at Avera Health position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related chemical/physical/biological field; and MLS-AMT certification within 1 year or MLS-ASCP certification within 1 year.
Where is the Medical Laboratory Scientist role at Avera Health located?expand_more
Medical Laboratory Scientist at Avera Health is based in Gettysburg Township, Potter County, South Dakota, 57442, United States. This is a on-site role.