Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, FT, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

About The Position

Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring proficiency and accuracy while following established policies and procedures. Performs assigned waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing and reporting in accordance with standard operating procedures. The role supports quality management, safe laboratory operations, effective use of supplies and equipment, and communication with laboratory leaders and the healthcare team. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology.
No experience required.
Required certification: MLT (ASCP), MLT(ASCP)cm, or MLT (AMT); alternatively, a state Medical Laboratory Technician license is required for team members working in Tennessee.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment.
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.
In lieu of the stated education and experience requirements, clinical Certified Laboratory Assistants (CLA) or individuals who completed 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 accurately and in accordance with SOPs.
Escalate discrepancies and unresolved issues to the appropriate individual.
Operate assigned computerized laboratory data systems and applications, and review pending work according to established protocols.
Retain specimens appropriately; follow procedures for specimen collection, labeling, handling, and processing; verify patient, specimen, and result identification; and evaluate specimen integrity.
Participate in quality control and quality management activities, evaluate QC results, notify appropriate individuals of unresolved issues, and perform lookbacks when required.
Monitor supply and reagent inventory, document receipt and opening of supplies, monitor expiration dates, and use laboratory resources efficiently.
Operate laboratory instrumentation; identify potential issues and equipment malfunctions; investigate and troubleshoot technical problems; consult appropriate individuals or service representatives; and document appropriately.
Perform and document instrument maintenance and operational or function checks.
Comply with Prisma Health policies and procedures and with standards and conditions set by governmental and accrediting agencies.
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; prioritize work; recognize and 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 interviewing applicants.
Complete team assignments and participate in work-unit action plans and department goals and initiatives.
Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing; maintain communication with laboratory leaders, pathologists, and coworkers; 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 continuing-education programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.