Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Full-time - Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

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)!

$10,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment!
• 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.
• Willing to consdier new MLT graduates. 

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician required within one year of hire date.

Work Schedule

• Evening/Night Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm Monday to Friday
• 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?