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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician works in Microbiology at Roper Hospital, performing routine and special diagnostic procedures that require technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making. The role follows established standards, policies, and procedures; performs phlebotomy and 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, from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The role involves work in a normal laboratory environment and may include a fast-paced, high-traffic, interruptive, and stressful setting. Call and weekend or holiday work may be required based on departmental needs.

Requirements

ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registration as an MT, MLS, or IMLS.
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.
Ability to operate laboratory instrumentation, perform patient phlebotomy, and make sound, informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
Strong 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 perform work involving frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, and finger and hand dexterity; may need to lift or move items up to 50 pounds.
Corrected hearing and vision within normal range; visual acuity and normal color perception needed to interpret laboratory orders and perform proper collection techniques.
Ability to read and comprehend.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served, as applicable to the assigned unit.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and special diagnostic procedures in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy and accessioning duties as needed.
Conduct testing, quality control, and proficiency testing; verify specimen integrity; set priorities; evaluate and interpret data; take appropriate action; document work; and assist with evaluating and implementing new methods.
Assist with maintaining policy and procedure manuals and preparing for CAP inspections.
Operate assigned laboratory instruments, perform instrument quality control and preventive maintenance, document results, and troubleshoot instrument problems.
Use Cerner/STAR according to policy for ordering, receiving, and canceling tests and reviewing and verifying results; review pending lists and follow up on pending tests.
Maintain appropriate documentation of actions, preventive maintenance, and quality control, and protect patient confidentiality.
Communicate accurately, promptly, clearly, and professionally with supervisors, pathologists, coworkers, students, staff on other shifts, outside departments, physicians, nurses, and patients.
Answer laboratory phones, direct callers, and provide appropriate information; follow through on communications and respond as needed.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, safety practices, and applicable medical necessity and billing regulations.
Inform the Supervisor about laboratory or hospital safety issues, complete mandatory education, participate in available continuing education, and contribute to department performance improvement goals.
Assist the Laboratory Supervisor with technical and administrative functions of the laboratory.