Medical Laboratory Scientist
Sanford Health
Summary
Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
Job description
Summary
Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
Job Description
Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. Serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel and collaborates with other departments across the enterprise. Demonstrates critical and independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associates degree in Laboratory Science required. Bachelors degree in laboratory or biological sciences required. MLS
Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (or MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); or be registry eligible. 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 or have a provisional license, 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.
Requirements
- Associates degree in Laboratory Science required
- Bachelors degree in laboratory or biological sciences required
- Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (or MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); or be registry eligible
- 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 or have a provisional license, 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
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.