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Location:

Hendricks, MN

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!

Position Highlights

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.

Starting wage: $26.42 to $33.67 depending on degree and experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician degree MLS-Medical Laboratory Scientist or MLT-American Medical Technologist (AMT)

+ One or two years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Must possess good communication skills, both written and oral to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, the physicians, and the public.

+ Must possess good organization and time management skills.

+ Requires analytical skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS** **:

+ Moderate physical work.

+ Near visual acuity for reading and preparing reports, forms, policies etc.

+ Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain emotional stability under stress.

+ Flexibility to handle changing situations and emergency needs.

+ Requires frequent standing, sitting, reaching, walking, talking, listening, reading, and writing.

+ Will occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

+ Responsible for the day-to-day operations of lab instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc. Initiates and follows through with corrective action.

+ Accurately performs basic to complex clinical lab tests and procedures utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.

+ Communicates lab data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely manner.

+ Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests and assesses the validity of results which appear usual, or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values.

+ Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities.

+ Provides technical guidance to and is a primary resource for phlebotomy and lab assistants.

+ Provides instruction and/or performs specimen collection.

+ Maintains a general understanding of test theory as acquired through formal education, experience, and continuing education.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.