Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in South Dakota
Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in South Dakota show steady demand, with the strongest hiring concentrated in hospital systems, rural health networks, and public health laboratories serving the state's dispersed population. Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen account for most openings, where employers such as Sanford Health, Monument Health, and Avera Health consistently recruit at both entry and experienced levels. The most in-demand specialties include clinical chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
RCH North Medical Campus - Laboratory
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
36
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$23.71 - $39.53
Medical Laboratory Technician - SD $23.71-$29.64, Medical Laboratory Scientist - SD $31.62-$39.53
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED MLS CANDIDATES
UP TO A $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED MLT CANDIDATES
It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day at Monument Health. As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.
As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT, your focus will be to collect, prepare, and perform a variety of routine laboratory tests, with varying complexity. You will assist in department procedures, including quality assurance, proficiency testing, calibrations, and complete related laboratory duties and supervise new caregivers in the department. Each day you will be demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction, professionalism, and safety.
Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collects and prepares biological specimens for analyses using appropriate techniques and maintains the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Determines acceptability of specimens within established guidelines, avoiding hemolysis, QNS, and wrong anticoagulant use.
- Performs all applicable testing with quality, speed, and accuracy according to established protocols and procedures. Evaluates specimen integrity and ascertains suitability for testing.
- Performs test analysis and reports test results in a timely manner meeting the expectations of physicians.
- Ensures prompt reporting of patient results for assigned department. Investigates problems involving collection, result reporting, and turn-around-time.
- Organizes department workload for maximum efficiency.
- Evaluates and interprets test results according to individual test specifications, performing necessary calculations; applies laboratory results to disease and/or patient therapy.
- Ensures initial calibration and standardization of equipment by applying criteria of acceptable functions and performance limits (i.e., precision, reproducibility, accuracy).
- Answers telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and section. Demonstrates good judgment in directing phone calls/questions to appropriate section.
- Ensures smooth transition of duties within current shift and for oncoming shift by receiving pertinent information and conveying to other Healthcare personnel accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrates the willingness and ability to instruct other staff and students.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Associates degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science. Or high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupation specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician)
Certification - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technology (AMT), or Military Laboratory Specialist
Preferred:
Education - Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, or biologic Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Science
Certification - Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)/American Medical Technology (AMT) or Health and Human Services (HEW)
Experience - 1+ years of Laboratory Experience
Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
JOB CATEGORY
Diagnostics
JOB FAMILY
Laboratory
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
RCH North Medical Campus - Laboratory
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
36
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$23.71 - $39.53
Medical Laboratory Technician - SD $23.71-$29.64, Medical Laboratory Scientist - SD $31.62-$39.53
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED MLS CANDIDATES
UP TO A $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED MLT CANDIDATES
It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day at Monument Health. As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.
As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT, your focus will be to collect, prepare, and perform a variety of routine laboratory tests, with varying complexity. You will assist in department procedures, including quality assurance, proficiency testing, calibrations, and complete related laboratory duties and supervise new caregivers in the department. Each day you will be demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction, professionalism, and safety.
Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collects and prepares biological specimens for analyses using appropriate techniques and maintains the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Determines acceptability of specimens within established guidelines, avoiding hemolysis, QNS, and wrong anticoagulant use.
- Performs all applicable testing with quality, speed, and accuracy according to established protocols and procedures. Evaluates specimen integrity and ascertains suitability for testing.
- Performs test analysis and reports test results in a timely manner meeting the expectations of physicians.
- Ensures prompt reporting of patient results for assigned department. Investigates problems involving collection, result reporting, and turn-around-time.
- Organizes department workload for maximum efficiency.
- Evaluates and interprets test results according to individual test specifications, performing necessary calculations; applies laboratory results to disease and/or patient therapy.
- Ensures initial calibration and standardization of equipment by applying criteria of acceptable functions and performance limits (i.e., precision, reproducibility, accuracy).
- Answers telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and section. Demonstrates good judgment in directing phone calls/questions to appropriate section.
- Ensures smooth transition of duties within current shift and for oncoming shift by receiving pertinent information and conveying to other Healthcare personnel accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrates the willingness and ability to instruct other staff and students.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Associates degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science. Or high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupation specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician)
Certification - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technology (AMT), or Military Laboratory Specialist
Preferred:
Education - Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, or biologic Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Science
Certification - Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)/American Medical Technology (AMT) or Health and Human Services (HEW)
Experience - 1+ years of Laboratory Experience
Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
JOB CATEGORY
Diagnostics
JOB FAMILY
Laboratory
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory technician jobs across South Dakota.
- Active ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent credential recognized in South Dakota
- Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology required
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and automated analyzers
- Experience collecting, processing, and analyzing blood and body fluid specimens
- Ability to perform quality control procedures and maintain accurate laboratory records
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical laboratory technician in South Dakota?
You typically need an associate degree in medical laboratory technology from an accredited program, followed by a national certification such as the MLT credential from ASCP Board of Certification. South Dakota does not require a separate state-issued license, so your national certification is what most employers treat as the hiring credential. Programs at Lake Area Technical College and Dakota College at Bottineau are common pathways for candidates entering the South Dakota market.
Which companies hire medical laboratory technicians in South Dakota?
South Dakota medical laboratory technician roles are posted by Sanford Health, Monument Health, and Avera Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Sanford Health, Avera Health, and Monument Health are the largest and most consistent employers across the state, with lab positions open at both their flagship hospitals and regional affiliate sites.
Which South Dakota cities have the most medical laboratory technician jobs?
Sioux Falls, Vermillion, and Viborg are the South Dakota cities with the most medical laboratory technician openings. Sioux Falls drives the largest share because Sanford Health and Avera Health operate major medical campuses there, while Rapid City reflects Monument Health's regional hub and Aberdeen supports a strong concentration of Avera and independent clinic laboratory positions serving northeastern South Dakota.
Are there remote medical laboratory technician jobs in South Dakota?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical laboratory technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct specimen handling and instrument operation in a clinical setting. About 0% of medical laboratory technician openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in laboratory informatics, data review, or telephonic consultation rather than core bench work.
How can I get hired as a medical laboratory technician in South Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a laboratory assistant or phlebotomist role at a South Dakota hospital system while completing or just finishing your MLT program. Sanford Health and Avera Health both hire new graduates into structured onboarding cohorts at their Sioux Falls facilities, and Monument Health in Rapid City regularly posts entry-level lab aide openings. Earning your ASCP MLT certification before applying, even as a recent graduate, significantly improves your odds over candidates who have not yet credentialed.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs in South Dakota?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs in South Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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