Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Core Laboratory - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) are responsible for performing all aspects of testing on patient samples to detect the absence or presence of diseases. They examine various types of samples, including body fluids, feces, cells, and tissues. After testing, the MLS reports findings to the ordering physician and consults on the results.

Requirements

• Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
• If registry-eligible, must achieve certification within 12 months from hire date.
• Bachelors, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biology/Biochemistry through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required)
• Active Listening
• Service Orientation
• Coordination
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Time Management
• Keyboarding
• Microsoft Office
• Telephone Skills
• Lab Information Systems
• Laboratory Diagnostic Tests
• Analyze data
• Laboratory equipment
• Quality assurance and control
• Documentation
• FDA health laws and regulations.
• Medical Terminology
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
• Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%
• Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
• Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%
• Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
• Crawling 1-33%
• Climbing 1-33%
• Balance 67-100%
• Bending 1-33%
• Sitting 67-100%
• Walking 67-100%
• Standing 67-100%
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity - far
• Acuity - near
• Depth perception
• Use of latex products
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Gaseous risk exposure

Nice To Haves

• Externship program completed

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures; interprets and analyzes results.
• Identifies and corrects problems within the scope of training and education.
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and validates lab equipment.
• Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control.
• Assists Lead, Supervisor, or Manager with inventory, schedules, and safety.
• Conducts competency assessments.
• May be responsible for developing and evaluating new methods of testing, depending on their experience and position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level