Pine Ridge HospitalThe 45-bed Pine Ridge Hospital, serving a Lakota Indian population of more than 17,000, is the largest in the Great Plains Area. A 16 physician staff sees medical, obstetrical, pediatric, and surgical patients. The facility located in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, includes full service general surgery, an obstetrical ward, and dental. Kyle and Wanblee Health Centers and two health stations (Manderson and Lacreek) operate within the Pine Ridge Service Unit. Facility Address: 607 Indian Health Road, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770MLT/CLS RESPONSIBILITIESThe Medical Lab Technician shall cover the range of routine and STAT testing on blood, urine, and other body fluids. Collecting, transporting, processing, and evaluating specimens for all lab sections.
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist shall perform clinical chemistry and toxicology on automated and semi-automated instruments. Storing and preparing reagents, standards, and calibrators. Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning, and effecting repairs of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Documenting those functions and informing supervisory staff of any problems encountered. Preparing, testing, recording, and interpreting quality control materials. Taking corrective action for out-of-control results, and immediately notifying supervisory staff of any problems encountered.
Testing, verifying, and reporting patient test results in accordance with established protocols. Recognizing and responding to indications of malfunctions in testing and reporting. Immediately evaluating current test results to available prior test results for acceptability. Reporting critical results in accordance with established protocols.MLT REQUIREMENTSMust have twenty-four (24) months as a Medical Technician with Generalist experience. Must have an associate's degree in Medical Technology or one of the Biological Science (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, etc.) from an accredited college or university. Must have certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) -OR- American Medical Technologist (AMT).
Must have certification in Current Basic Life Support (BLS).KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.