Medical Lab Tech II (MLT)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Fort Mill, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Lab Technicians perform tests on blood, body fluids, and tissues as ordered by healthcare personnel. Under the general supervision of departmental section supervisors and/or lead techs, the Medical Lab Tech II accurately orders, performs, and evaluates technical procedures across clinical laboratory subsections. The role collects blood specimens while considering patient safety and age-specific needs; receives, processes, distributes, and stores specimens; and assists with training new employees and students. The technician maintains equipment and supply inventory and follows laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and current regulatory guidelines. The role also prepares for and participates in regulatory processes involving agencies such as the Joint Commission, CAP, and AABB, and follows infection-control best practices. The position is at Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital, a 100-bed facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with advanced technology and equipment. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is paid over two years.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of medical laboratory technicians or equivalent.
Two years of experience as a medical laboratory technician.
Registration with an approved certifying agency, such as ASCP, NCA, AMT, or equivalent.
Meets the criteria defined by CLIA regulations for high-complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy.
Processes specimens for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
Preserves and packages specimens according to applicable guidelines for safe transport of biological specimens.
Performs laboratory analysis and interprets results in a variety of disciplines.
Verifies critical laboratory results through repeat analysis and specimen recollection when appropriate.
Recognizes instrument malfunctions, quality-control problems, and abnormal or variant patient results.
Demonstrates accurate pipetting and specimen-dilution skills.
Ensures proper operation and timely maintenance of equipment and instrumentation.
Receives, distributes, and stores specimens appropriately and in a timely manner.
Assists with training new employees and students.
Maintains equipment and supply inventory.
Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and current regulatory guidelines.
Prepares for and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies, including the Joint Commission, CAP, and AABB.
Follows infection-control best practices in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Performs related duties as required.