Medica Laboratory Scientist - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Microbiology - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician works in the Microbiology laboratory at Roper Hospital, performing routine and specialized diagnostic procedures that require technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role also performs phlebotomy and specimen accessioning as needed and assists the Laboratory Supervisor with technical and administrative laboratory functions. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on the night shift, with hours of 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The technician supports accurate and timely testing, quality control, proficiency testing, instrument operation and maintenance, laboratory information-system workflows, documentation, communication, customer service, and compliance with laboratory and hospital safety requirements. The role involves direct or indirect patient care and requires knowledge appropriate to the ages of patients served. The work takes place in a normal laboratory environment that can be fast-paced, high-traffic, interruptive, and stressful.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, or a bachelor's degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training; alternatively, meet the applicable ASCP, NCA, or AMT alternate-route education and training requirements for certification.
Registration through ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT as an MT, MLS, or IMLS.
Ability to operate laboratory instrumentation and perform patient phlebotomy.
Ability to make sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
Superior work knowledge and ability to organize and communicate clearly.
Ability to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, and computer terminals.
Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
Ability to read and comprehend.
Corrected hearing and vision within the normal range; visual acuity and normal color perception needed to interpret laboratory orders and perform proper collection techniques.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, and use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination; may need to lift or move items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around blood, body fluids or tissue, communicable diseases, infectious materials, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized diagnostic procedures according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy and specimen accessioning as needed.
Conduct testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing; verify specimen integrity, prioritize work, evaluate and interpret data, take appropriate action, and document work.
Assist with evaluating and implementing new methods, maintaining policy and procedure manuals, and preparing for CAP inspections.
Operate assigned laboratory instruments; perform instrument quality control and preventive maintenance, document results, troubleshoot problems, and seek help when needed.
Use Cerner/STAR to order, receive, and cancel tests and to review and verify results; review pending lists and follow up on pending tests.
Document actions, preventive maintenance, and quality control appropriately in the computer system while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Communicate clearly, accurately, timely, and professionally with supervisors, pathologists, coworkers, students, laboratory staff on other shifts, outside departments, physicians, nurses, and patients.
Answer laboratory phones, direct callers, and provide appropriate information; follow through on communications and maintain good working relationships.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, report safety issues to the Supervisor, and maintain a safe work environment.
Follow applicable medical-necessity and billing regulations, complete mandatory education, participate in available continuing education, and work toward department performance-improvement goals.
Assist the Laboratory Supervisor with technical and administrative laboratory functions.
Understand and apply knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.
Use laboratory instrumentation and perform patient phlebotomy; make sound decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
May take call and/or work weekends or holidays based on departmental needs.