Medical Laboratory Scientist

Avera Gettysburg Hospital is seeking a Regular Worker for a position that involves performing a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures, and related duties. This role requires the ability to work Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement.

About the role

The pay range for this position is $29.25 - $44.00 per hour, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience. This role offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
• Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Provides technical guidance to and be primary resource for various team members.
• Trains new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures as applicable.
• Collects specimens as necessary.

Requirements

• Must be able to work the hours specified.
• Must have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical or clinical Laboratory Scientist degree, or a related chemical, physical or biological degree, or Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Technology degree.
• MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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