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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, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. This position may also be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus!

Exciting opportunity to join the Avera St. Luke’s Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)! This position is located at our Clinic.

** This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year committment.

** This position may be eligible for a $2,500 relocation bonus.

** This position is eligible for Avera's student loan repayment program which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of up to $167 ($10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

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Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

• Options for Free Health Insurance!

• Competitive wages with regular increases and benefits.

• Provide patient care in a modern, fast-paced laboratory.

  Job Summary

• Collect appropriate specimen for diagnostic testing.

• Process specimens for transport to reference laboratory for specialized testing with necessary paperwork and documentations.

• Operate and maintain a variety of automated analyzers according to standard operating procedure.

• Collect data, prepare reports, answer correspondence and compile statistics as directed by the laboratory supervisor.

• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members.

  Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

• Completion of a clinical internship as part of degree program.

  Licensure/Certification/Registration

• National Certification: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent.

• Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire date.

  Work Schedule

• Day/Evening shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks

• Between the hours of 7:30 am - 8:00 pm - No Overnights!

• Shifts vary between 8 hours - 11 hours

• Every 3rd weekend and holiday

  Pay

  The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $27.50 - $41.50 per hour

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