Medical Laboratory Scientist - Qual

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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, Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonus, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join the Avera as a MLS Quality Specialist!  This position is located at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, SD.  

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

Position Highlights

• May be eligible for $15,000sign-on bonus with 3-year commitment!
• 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.
• Great employees are our best investment here at Avera! Let us help you keep growing while being a part of the Avera team!

Job Summary

The Laboratory Quality Specialist is responsible for assisting with the operation of the Quality Management Services of the laboratory in accordance with the various regulatory and accrediting agencies, including the generation of various statistical administrative reports, quality assurance programs, accreditation and certification programs, etc.  Under the guidance of the Medical Director assists the Quality Management Systems Manager and the AVP of the Clinical Laboratory with the overall administration of laboratory quality operations including auditing and working cooperatively with the hospital wide quality assurance programs.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science required.
• Two years progressively responsible clinical laboratory technical experience required. 
• Experience in Microsoft Office Word and Excel (including graphing and charting) and computer database management skills required.
• An understanding of Quality Management/Quality Improvement and Lean/6Sigma is preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Certification in Medical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent agency required. 
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and that the employee is insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm; 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

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

• $30.25 - $45.75 per hour

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