Medical Laboratory Scientist Educator

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

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

$32.25 - $48.50

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the education, training, program administration and general supervision of the MLS, MLT, Histology, and Phlebotomy students rotating through the Laboratory in addition to the duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Under the guidance of the Pathologist Medical Director and laboratory leadership, this position assures effective education and quality of services provided to the student population as well as the onboarding of new employees and the continuing education of existing staff. Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties throughout the clinical laboratory (all areas), utilizing scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory services, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance, test result correlation and clinical laboratory continuing education.

What you will do

• Performs the duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a competent, effective manner in addition to the educational responsibilities.
• Participates with the Education Coordinator and various MLS/MLT program directors in planning, preparing the curriculum content, practical assignments and clinical course rotation in accordance with accreditation standards.
• Works with the Education Coordinator in developing competency assessment plans, tools and documents to meet regulatory requirements. Counsel and guide students concerning professional goals, personal and educational needs and problems. Participate in the resolution of clinical issues requiring educational interventions.
• Develops, adapts, presents and maintains the training rotations and educational materials of the various programs within the laboratory operations processes.
• Maintains professional skills and refine expertise through on-site training, bench work, educational activities, professional affiliations and research.
• Delivers training independently or in collaboration with content experts.
• Participates in recruitment and public relations programs to enlist applicants for the programs and profession.
• Complies with established department policies, procedures and regulations and with hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills and uses a variety of instructional methods and teaching strategies.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Scientist degree or
• Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Technology degree
• MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Previous experience in technical quality assessment and procedural development and implementation
• 1-3 years Experience in medical laboratory science education that includes teaching courses, conducting and supervising laboratory learning experiences, and evaluating student achievement

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ... or send an email to ....