MLS or MLT
Company: Avera Health
Location: Ghent
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Location: Avera Marshall
Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily daytime with
rotating weekends and holidays (United States) Pay Range: The
salary range for this role is outlined below. Actual compensation
will be based on experience. $23.50 - $44.00 Position Highlights
This is a part-time role eligible for benefits, requiring 56 hours
every two weeks! This position qualifies for our Student Loan
Repayment Program, which assists in paying off your loans. Each
month, an additional payment of $167 (up to $10,000) will help
reduce your principal balance more quickly. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience for MLT: Associate’s
degree transcript indicating a Medical Laboratory Scientist
qualification MLT certification from American Medical Technologists
(AMT) within one year or Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
within one year You Belong Here Join a compassionate
multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for our
patients and community. Your contributions truly matter. Overview
This role involves conducting a variety of clinical laboratory
tests, procedures, and associated tasks. You will apply scientific
principles along with technical skills, procedural knowledge, and
problem-solving abilities to manage daily laboratory operations,
quality control, quality assurance, maintenance of
procedures/instruments, corrective actions, test result
correlation, and ongoing education related to clinical
laboratories. Key Responsibilities Manage daily operations of
laboratory instruments or disciplines, including supply inventory,
quality control, calibration, and reagent preparation. Initiate and
follow through on corrective actions as needed. Perform a range of
clinical laboratory tests, from basic to complex, using theoretical
knowledge and independent judgment in accordance with established
protocols, techniques, and equipment manuals. Take responsibility
for identifying normal versus abnormal clinical laboratory
parameters, ensuring all abnormal results are rechecked, and
notifying the appropriate personnel while documenting these
actions. Effectively communicate laboratory data and relevant
technical information to the appropriate departments and
individuals in a timely manner. Analyze, correlate, and
differentiate test results using theoretical knowledge and
independent judgment alongside established protocols and manuals.
Contribute to the development of protocols, laboratory manuals, new
instruments, and other laboratory quality improvement initiatives.
Provide technical support and serve as a primary resource for team
members. Responsible for training new employees or colleagues on
new equipment and procedures as necessary. Offer guidance on proper
specimen collection, handling, and storage for various body fluids,
and may collect specimens when required. Essential Qualifications
Candidates must be able to work the specified hours. Successful
performance in this role requires the ability to meet essential job
functions, including having adequate visual acuity for the tasks
and the ability to communicate effectively, including hearing and
understanding speech and other sounds. The requirements listed are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary
for successful job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be
provided for individuals with disabilities, provided they do not
impose undue hardship on the organization. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree
transcript indicating a Medical Laboratory Scientist qualification
or Bachelor’s degree transcript indicating a Medical Technology
qualification MLS certification from American Medical Technologists
(AMT) within one year or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
within one year Expectations and Standards Commit to applying our
mission, vision, core values, and social principles daily to serve
patients, their families, and the community. Embrace our values of
compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Exhibit Avera’s standards
of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality at all
times. Collaborate effectively within a team environment,
coordinating workflow with colleagues to ensure productivity and
efficiency. Adhere to safety principles, laws, regulations, and
standards relevant to CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as
applicable. Benefits You Need & More We are proud to offer a
comprehensive range of benefits to eligible part-time and full-time
employees. Our aim is to support you in leading balanced and
healthy lives, with benefits designed to meet both current and
future needs. PTO available from day one for eligible hires. Up to
5% employer matching contribution for retirement plans. Career
development opportunities through hands-on training and mentorship.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be
considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other legally
protected categories. If you are an individual with a disability
and require assistance with your online application, please reach
out for support.
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