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 laboratory testing and follows established policies and procedures. Performs and reports assigned waived, moderate, and high complexity clinical laboratory procedures in accordance with standard operating procedure manuals. The role also involves specimen handling, quality control, equipment operation and maintenance, compliance with safety and accreditation standards, communication with healthcare team members, and support for department goals.

Requirements

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology, unless qualifying under the stated in-lieu provision.
MLT (ASCP), MLT(ASCP)cm, or MLT (AMT) certification.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of laboratory and office equipment, including fax and copier.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Data-entry skills.
Mathematical skills.
Effectiveness in data conversion.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned laboratory tests with proficiency, competency, precision, and accuracy; report results and escalate discrepancies appropriately.
Operate computerized laboratory data systems and applications, review pending work using established protocols, and ensure proper specimen retention.
Collect, label, handle, and process specimens according to policy; verify patient, specimen, and result identification and evaluate specimen integrity.
Participate in quality control and quality management activities, evaluate QC results, notify the appropriate individual of unresolved issues, and perform lookbacks when required.
Monitor supply and reagent inventory, use resources efficiently, document receipt and opening of supplies, and monitor expiration dates.
Operate laboratory instrumentation; identify equipment malfunctions and technical problems, troubleshoot with appropriate individuals or service representatives, and document actions.
Perform and document instrumentation maintenance and operational checks.
Comply with Prisma Health policies and applicable governmental and accrediting standards; complete competency assessments and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
Support system and campus financial, customer service, and quality initiatives.
Organize and prioritize tasks, address or escalate 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 job applicant interviews.
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, team members, and other healthcare personnel; communicate critical values and document required information.
Use professional interpersonal skills to educate and support laboratory customers.
Meet continuing education requirements, assess training needs, and participate in continuing education programs annually.
Complete required six-month and annual competencies on time and participate in proficiency testing as assigned.