Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - Microbiology

Conifer Health Solutions•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

Med Lab Technician I Full Time Days Position Summary M-F 8a-4:30p with rotational weekends $15,000.00 Sign-On Bonus (Paid over 2 Years) Medical Lab Technicians perform various tests to analyze the blood, body fluids and tissues as ordered by Healthcare personnel. Under the general supervision of departmental section supervisors and/or lead techs, precisely and accurately orders, performs and evaluates technical procedures in the different subsections of the clinical laboratory department. Properly collects blood specimens ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as well as employees. Receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner. Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed. Assists with the training of new employees and students. Maintains equipment and supply inventory. Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e. attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures. Maintains knowledge and practices current regulatory guidelines. Prepares and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP and AABB. Follows best practice for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines THE MED LAB TECHNICIAN I FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING: Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Associate degree or equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technicians or equivalent. The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).
Minimum Experience: 0 to 2 years as a medical laboratory technician.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: Registered or Registry-eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent) within one year of hire. Licensure, as required by State law.

Responsibilities

Performs various tests to analyze the blood, body fluids and tissues as ordered by Healthcare personnel.
Precisely and accurately orders, performs and evaluates technical procedures in the different subsections of the clinical laboratory department.
Properly collects blood specimens ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as well as employees.
Receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner.
Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed.
Assists with the training of new employees and students.
Maintains equipment and supply inventory.
Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e. attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures.
Maintains knowledge and practices current regulatory guidelines.
Prepares and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP and AABB.
Follows best practice for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines