Medical Laboratory Scientist: Blood Bank
Facility: West Patient Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $29.50 - $44
Pay Info: Sign on Bonus Available
About the role
Are you detail oriented, looking to develop your clinical laboratory skills, and love pursuing new knowledge? We’re seeking problem-solvers interested in a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician position to join our team. Our MLS/MLT professionals ensure timely testing and quality results from provided samples and delivery to nursing staff and providers, allowing them to make informed decisions for their patients. Whether a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician in a hospital or clinic setting, there are many opportunities to grow, advance, and make a substantial impact in the lives of our community.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing
- Follows standard operating procedures for MLS/MLTs
- Ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met
- Recognizes safety hazards and complies with all safety practices and protocols
- Collects and processes lab specimens with proper equipment
- Performs clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods
- Collect and manage samples of blood and other fluids from patients
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in laboratory or biological sciences required
- MLS: Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or be registry eligible
- Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) also acceptable
- 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 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.