Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), FT Days

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring proficiency and accuracy in all aspects of testing and following established policies and procedures. Performs and reports assigned waived, moderate, and high complexity clinical laboratory procedures; handles and evaluates specimens; participates in quality control and quality management; operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation; and communicates test information, including critical values, to healthcare team members. The role also supports a safe, clean, and compliant work environment, helps orient and instruct students and staff, and contributes to department goals and professional development.

Requirements

• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology.
• MLT (ASCP), MLT(ASCP)cm, or MLT (AMT) certification; a state Medical Laboratory Technician license is required for team members working in Tennessee.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment.
• Proficient computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to complete required competencies within the required timeframe and participate in assigned proficiency testing.
• Data entry skills.
• Mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform data conversion effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report assigned waived, moderate, and high complexity laboratory test results accurately according to standard operating procedures; escalate discrepancies.
• Operate 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, 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 instrumentation; identify malfunctions, investigate and resolve technical problems, consult appropriate individuals or service representatives, and document troubleshooting.
• Perform and document instrument maintenance and functional or operational checks.
• Comply with Prisma Health policies and applicable governmental and accrediting standards; complete assigned competency assessments.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and respond promptly to safety violations.
• Support system and campus financial, customer service, and quality initiatives.
• Organize and prioritize tasks, recognize customer satisfaction issues, and respond or escalate appropriately.
• 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 job applicants; complete team assignments and support work-unit action plans and department goals.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory leaders, pathologists, team members, and healthcare customers, including communicating and documenting critical values.
• Promote professional growth by meeting continuing education requirements, assessing training needs, and participating in annual continuing education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree