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Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our Team!
This position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus with a 2 year commitment.
This position may be eligible for a Relocation Bonus if you reside 500 miles or greater from Aberdeen, SD.
Position Highlights:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
- Options for Free Health Insurance!
- Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
- Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
Job Summary
- The Medical Laboratory Technician 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, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.
Education and/or Experience
- Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited two-year-college program or technical school is required.
- Six months to one year of related experience or training preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician from the ASCP, AMT, or equivalent required within 12 months of hire.
Work Schedule
- Varied Shift Schedule: 8 am - 6pm, 7:30 am - 4pm, Noon to 8pm or 2:30 pm to 11pm; May fill in on overnight shift from 7pm to 7am as needed
- Rotate every 3rd weekend/holiday
- Full Time; 72 hours every 2 weeks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
What Makes Avera Special?
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Full-time at Avera St Luke's Hospital summary:
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at Avera performs various clinical laboratory tests and procedures while ensuring quality control and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates for this position require an associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and certification within a year of hire. This role offers competitive pay, benefits including free health insurance options, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive healthcare team environment.
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