Medical Lab Scientist, Full-Time, Nights

Prisma Health • Greer, SC

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About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This role ensures proficiency and accuracy in all aspects of laboratory testing while following established policies and procedures. The position is full-time and operates during night shifts at the Greer Medical Campus.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology.
• No experience required.
• MLT (ASCP) or MLT(ASCP)cm or MLT (AMT) certification required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of laboratory and office equipment.
• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database).
• Data entry skills and mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course qualifies in lieu of an Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency, competency, and understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures and performs testing with precision and accuracy.
• Performs and reports test results for waived, moderate, and high complexity clinical laboratory procedures as assigned.
• Escalates discrepancies to the appropriate individual.
• Operates computerized laboratory data systems/applications as assigned.
• Reviews pending work using established protocol.
• Assures proper retention of all specimens.
• Uses correct policies and procedures in the collection, labeling, handling, and processing of all specimens.
• Verifies identification of the patient, specimen, and results.
• Evaluates specimen integrity based on department standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participates in Quality Control (QC) and Quality Management (QM) for the assigned area.
• Evaluates QC results for acceptability and notifies the appropriate individual of unresolved issues.
• Monitors supply/reagent inventory and uses laboratory resources efficiently.
• Documents receipt and opening of a supply and monitors expiration dates of all supplies.
• Effectively operates laboratory instrumentation and identifies real and potential situations or detects equipment malfunctions.
• Investigates and resolves technical problems, consulting the appropriate individual as needed.
• Performs and documents maintenance and function/operational checks on instrumentation.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures of Prisma Health and understands standards set forth by governmental and accrediting agencies.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment and responds immediately to safety violations.
• Employs good organizational talents and prioritizes tasks appropriately.
• Recognizes customer satisfaction issues and responds/escalates appropriately.
• Assumes responsibility for operation of the section in absence of supervisor/lead technologist.
• Instructs students, new team members, laboratory support staff, and hospital personnel in procedure, technique, and theory.
• Communicates effectively in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Maintains open communication with laboratory leaders, pathologists, and fellow team members.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for continuing education.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus

What This Job Offers

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