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Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Full-time

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Vermillion, SD, United States


Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonus, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). New graduates are welcom to apply!! This position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2 year committment. 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. * Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. * Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve. Job Summary * The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is accountable for performing a variety of chemical, hematologic, microscopic and bacteriologic procedures following established standards and practices. Data is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. * Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic and Benedictine heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship. * Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Religious Directives. Education and/or Experience * Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician required. Licensure/Certification/Registration * Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician required within one year of hire date. Work Schedule * Monday - Friday: Evening Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm; Occasional day hours for the clinic included * Rotation of Every 3 rd weekend & holiday - overnight shift from 11pm to 7am * Full time; 80 hours every 2 weeks Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. * $22.00 - $31.75 per hour What Makes Avera Special? Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Full-time at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital summary: The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at Avera is responsible for performing chemical, hematologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic procedures to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. This role is integral to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care while upholding the organization's values of compassion and stewardship. Opportunities for new graduates, competitive benefits, and a positive work environment further enhance the appeal of this position. Keywords: Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT, healthcare, patient care, medical laboratories, diagnostics, laboratory procedures, Avera, health insurance, sign-on bonus