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 Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .
The South Dakota Human Services Center is posting a rare opening in their Medical Laboratory Department. This position is for an average of 20 hours per week (dayshift, weekdays) and includes taking call approximately one out of every five weeks. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our lab team and you'll soon learn why there is low turnover in our friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment! Plus, you'll be eligible for the State's awesome full benefit package while working part-time!
Who we want:
- Someone who works cooperatively with team members in the Laboratory, on the patient care units, and ancillary departments.
- A person who displays high levels of professionalism, respect, and confidentiality.
- Someone that can work independently and exercises good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
- A dependable person who is committed to providing accurate, timely lab results for the clients in our care.
- A person 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 the areas of 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 applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option 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.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=48I
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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