Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Company : Avera Health
Location : Creighton, NE, 68729
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time, Part Time
Category : Medical Technician
Occupation : Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Details
Location:
Avera Creighton HospitalWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$23.50 - $44.00Position Highlights
Schedule: Rotating day and evening shifts. Includes every 4th weekend and holiday with on call.
This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus:
**MLS: $15,000 with a 3 year commitment
**MLT: $10,000 with a 2 year commitment
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 $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principle balance faster.
MLT Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Associate's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Scientist degree
- MLT - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or
- Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year
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
Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.
What you will do
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc. Initiates and follows through with corrective action.
- Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
- Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical laboratory parameters and takes actions to assure all abnormals are rechecked. Alerts appropriate staff for abnormal results and documents these actions.
- Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
- Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities.
- Provides technical guidance to and be primary resource for various team members. Responsible for training new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures as applicable.
- Provides instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handling, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and/or may collect specimens as necessary.
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) within 1 Year or
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year
- 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 front-loaded 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
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. 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 .
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