Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/Medical Technologist MT or Medical Laboratory Technician MLT PRN (Marion, SC)

Medical University of South Carolina

28d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/Medical Technologist MT or Medical Laboratory Technician MLT PRN in Marion, SC. The role involves performing a wide variety of duties in the laboratory, including moderate and high complexity testing on blood and various body fluid specimens. The individual will work in different areas of the laboratory such as Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate test results through instrument maintenance, calibration, and quality control, utilizing the Laboratory Information System (LIS), maintaining records, coordinating with phlebotomy and hospital staff for proper sample collection, troubleshooting equipment and methods, and training new employees and students. The role also requires communicating patient results and issues to medical or nursing staff, providing good customer service, and handling emergency situations effectively. Other duties may be assigned by a Supervisor or Laboratory Director.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Laboratory Science or one of the biological or chemical sciences.
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects, depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory program.
One to two years' experience working in an accredited laboratory.
Certification as a laboratory professional by ASCP, AMT, NCA, or HEW.
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Selected Positions)

Responsibilities

Perform Moderate and High Complexity Testing on blood and all types of body fluid specimens.
Ability to work in various areas of the Laboratory (i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, etc.)
Insure accurate and reliable test results by adhering to instrument maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures.
Ability to properly use Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Maintains records and statistical data according to regulatory requirements
Coordinates with phlebotomy and other hospital staff to ensure proper collection of patient samples
Troubleshoot problems with laboratory equipment, test methods, and sample collection
Trains new employees and students on laboratory methods, instruments, and policies
Ability to communicate patient results and/or problems to Medical or Nursing Staff
Good customer service and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure of emergency situation
Other duties assigned by Supervisor or Laboratory Director