Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) / Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT) at Roper St. Francis Healthcare, specifically at Roper Hospital, is responsible for performing routine tests on blood, tissues, and other body specimens. This role involves utilizing a variety of clinical laboratory equipment to provide physicians with quality, timely, efficient, and accurate results, all while adhering to documented laboratory procedures. A critical aspect of the position is a comprehensive understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques to ensure complete patient safety and anonymity. Key functions include determining the acceptability of specimens, recognizing factors that may affect measurements and results, performing quality control for all testing, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment through equipment checks, cleaning, monitoring temperatures, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.

Requirements

Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology
Completed 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have completed a Medical Lab Technician Program
Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years
MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
If registry eligible (for RSFH as of 3/27/25), must achieve certification within 12 months from hire date
Three years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (required)
Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Responsibilities

Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results
Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released
Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment
Other duties as assigned