Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, PRN, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ensures proficiency and accuracy in all aspects of laboratory testing and follows established policies and procedures. This PRN role is assigned to the day shift at Centennial Way Practices, in MCCW-Lab, within MCCW-Lab-Practice Operations.

Requirements

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology, subject to the stated in-lieu-of qualifications.
Current MLT certification: MLT (ASCP), MLT(ASCP)cm, or MLT (AMT).
Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Knowledge of laboratory and office equipment, including fax and copier.
Data-entry skills.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to perform data conversion.
In lieu of the education and experience requirements, clinical Certified Laboratory Assistants (CLA) or completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course documented on a DD214 may qualify with a certificate instead of an associate degree, with MLT certification.

Responsibilities

Perform and report assigned waived, moderate, and high-complexity clinical laboratory tests according to standard operating procedures; escalate discrepancies and review pending work using established protocols.
Operate laboratory data systems and applications, and ensure proper specimen retention.
Collect, label, handle, and process specimens according to policy; verify patient, specimen, and result identification and assess specimen integrity.
Participate in quality control and quality management activities; evaluate QC results, report unresolved issues, and perform lookbacks when required.
Monitor supply and reagent inventory, use resources efficiently, document supply receipt and opening, and monitor expiration dates.
Operate laboratory instruments; identify malfunctions, investigate and resolve technical problems, consult appropriate individuals or service representatives, document troubleshooting, and perform and document maintenance and operational checks.
Comply with applicable policies and governmental and accrediting standards; complete assigned competency assessments and maintain a safe, clean work environment, responding promptly to safety violations.
Support system and campus financial, customer service, and quality initiatives.
Organize and prioritize work, respond to customer satisfaction issues, and assume responsibility for section operations in the absence of a supervisor or lead technologist.
Instruct students, new team members, laboratory support staff, and hospital personnel in procedures, techniques, and theory; may participate in interviewing applicants.
Complete team assignments, participate in work-unit action plans, and support department goals and initiatives.
Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing with laboratory leaders, pathologists, and team members; relay pertinent information, including critical values, to the healthcare team and complete required documentation.
Use professional interpersonal skills to educate and support laboratory customers.
Meet continuing-education requirements, assess training needs, and participate in annual CE programs.
Complete required six-month and annual competencies on time and participate in assigned proficiency testing.