Job ID: 36403 • Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center • Location: Yankton, SD • Salary: $25.69 hourly, depending on qualifications • Pay Grade: I • Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a part‑time, ≥20 hours per week position with the Department of Social Services. The average work week is 20 hours (dayshift, weekdays). The position includes call approximately one out of every five weeks.
Who we want
- Someone who works cooperatively with team members in the laboratory, on patient care units, and ancillary departments.
- Someone who displays high levels of professionalism, respect, and confidentiality.
- Someone who can work independently and exercises good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
- A dependable person committed to providing accurate, timely lab results for clients in our care.
- Someone with a 4‑year degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
- An experienced phlebotomist who is confident and compassionate.
What you will do
- Collect blood samples from clients in all treatment areas.
- Process and package patient samples for sending out for reference laboratory testing.
- Perform general maintenance on laboratory analyzers and general laboratory equipment.
- Run quality control samples on test systems per policy and ensure proper functioning of analyzers.
- Perform CLIA Waived testing and CLIA Moderately complex laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis.
- Assist with administrative tasks as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Be open to a flexible schedule.
- Place a high value on teamwork.
- Have good communication skills.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicants will undergo a background investigation. An arrest or conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
Successful applicants will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The State of South Dakota will use E‑Verify for employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers zero‑premium employee health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
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Successful application instructions: email resumes or submitted applications will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration – Telephone: . Email:
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“An Equal Opportunity Employer.”
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