Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, FT, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

5d•Onsite

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. The technician performs and reports assigned waived, moderate, and high-complexity clinical laboratory procedures in accordance with standard operating procedure manuals; operates laboratory data systems and instrumentation; reviews pending work; and ensures proper specimen retention, identification, handling, and integrity. The role participates in quality control and quality management, monitors supplies and reagents, evaluates quality-control results, and performs equipment maintenance, operational checks, and troubleshooting. The technician complies with Prisma Health policies and applicable governmental and accrediting standards, maintains a safe and clean work environment, communicates pertinent information such as critical values, and contributes to customer service and quality initiatives. The position also supports the section’s operations, instructs students and staff, completes continuing education, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology.
No experience required.
MLT (ASCP), MLT(ASCP)cm, or MLT (AMT) certification; alternatively, a State Medical Laboratory Technician license is required for team members working in Tennessee.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to complete required competencies within the required timeframe and participate in proficiency testing as assigned.
Data-entry skills.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to perform data conversion effectively.

Responsibilities

Perform and report assigned waived, moderate, and high-complexity clinical laboratory tests accurately and in accordance with SOPs.
Escalate discrepancies and review pending work according to established protocols.
Operate laboratory data systems and applications; ensure appropriate specimen retention.
Collect, label, handle, and process specimens using correct procedures; verify patient, specimen, and result identification and assess specimen integrity.
Participate in quality control and quality management, evaluate QC results, notify appropriate individuals of unresolved issues, and perform lookback when required.
Monitor supply and reagent inventory, document receipt and opening of supplies, monitor expiration dates, and use resources efficiently.
Operate laboratory instrumentation; identify and troubleshoot equipment or technical problems, consult appropriate individuals or service representatives, and document actions.
Perform and document instrumentation maintenance and function or operational checks.
Comply with Prisma Health policies and applicable governmental and accrediting standards; complete competency assessments as assigned.
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 interviews of job applicants; complete team assignments and support work-unit action plans and department goals.
Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing with laboratory leaders, pathologists, team members, and the healthcare team; communicate critical values and complete required documentation.
Use professional interpersonal skills to educate and support laboratory customers.
Maintain professional growth by meeting continuing-education requirements, assessing training needs, and participating in annual CE programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.