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Sanford Health

Medical Laboratory Technician/ Scientist Float - FT

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What they do

A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.

$57,710 / year median in South Dakota

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Careers With Purpose
  • Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.
  • Facility:
  • Stevens Ctr
  • Location:
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Address:
  • 900 East 54th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
  • Shift:
  • Varies
  • Job Schedule:
  • Full time
  • Weekly Hours:
  • 40.00
  • Salary Range:
  • $25 - $44
  • Pay Info:
  • Sign on Bonus & Float Premium Eligible!
  • Department Details
  • Sign-on bonus and float premium available.
We are looking for employees, with at least 2 years of bench tech experience, to float to labs in various locations within and around the Sioux Falls metro area. They may also float to labs outside of the Sioux Falls metro area. Depending on the site's needs, the hours of coverage may vary. This position offers variety and flexibility while building your career at Sanford. This employee would work in a variety of lab settings and will be exposed to multiple patient-centered practices including Family Medicine, Women's, Pediatrics, Oncology and Acute Care. We are seeking employees that enjoy lifelong learning, collaboration, independence and making connections with patients, families, and colleagues with Sanford Health.
  • Job Summary
  • Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. Collect laboratory specimens, as needed. Process lab specimens and perform clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods, in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relevant to position. Demonstrate critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem-solving. Demonstrate personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization to promote a positive work environment. Seek personal learning opportunities. Recognize safety hazards and comply with all safety practices and protocols. Assist in training new staff. Serve as a laboratory resource. Perform other related duties as assigned. May be required to travel to other locations.
  • Qualifications
  • Associates degree in laboratory or biological sciences required.
MLT Bachelors 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. Valid driver's license required. Medical Lab Technician $25.00 - 34.50 Medical Lab Scientist $29.50 - 44.00
  • 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
  • Req Number:
  • R-0260512
  • Job Function:
  • Allied Health
  • Featured:
  • No