Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Physician Partners Lab

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•North Charleston, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine and special diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making following established standards, policies, and procedures. The role also involves performing phlebotomy and accessioning duties as needed, and assisting the Laboratory Supervisor in the technical and administrative functions of the laboratory. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Lab Technician (MLT) assists physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. This role confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to make appropriate determinations.

Requirements

ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registered as a MT, MLS, or IMLS.
B.S. in Medical Technology, or Bachelors degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training (required)
In lieu of a Bachelors degree, candidate must meet the alternate route requirements for education and training as set forth by ASCP, NCA, or AMT in order to be certified by ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required) for BSMH.
For RSFH (as of 3/27/25) if registry-eligible, must achieve certification within 12 months from hire date.
Associates, Medical Lab Technology
Completed at least 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 successfully completed a medical lab technician program by a nationally accredited agency
Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years
Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
Must demonstrate superior work knowledge and ability to organize and communicate clearly.
Must be able to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.
Demonstrates excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping.
May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs.
Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
Frequent reaching with hands/arms.
Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Requires visual acuity and normal color perception needed for interpretation of lab orders and proper collection technique.
Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections materials, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.
Fast paced, high traffic work environment which may be interruptive and stressful.
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure

Nice To Haves

2 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.
Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.
Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control.
Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
Assists with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.
Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.
Assists with inventory control.
Verifies specimen integrity, sets priorities, evaluates and interprets data and take appropriate action per policy.
Performs appropriate documentation.
Assists in evaluation and implementation of new methods.
Assists with upkeep of policy/procedure manuals and CAP inspections.
Operates lab instruments as assigned, performs instrument QC, documents results, and takes appropriate action.
Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots instrument problems.
Responsible for proper use of Cerner/STAR according to policy/procedure in ordering/receiving/canceling tests, reviewing/verification of results.
Responsible for review of pending lists and follow-up of pending tests.
Documents all actions appropriately in computer.
Maintains patient confidentiality per established policies.
Communicates information to supervisor/pathologist, coworkers or students, laboratory staff on other shifts, outside departments – accurately, timely, clearly, and professionally.
Answers laboratory phones, directs parties or gives appropriate information.
Communicates with physicians, nurses and patients to assist them with their needs.
Maintains good rapport with peers, management, physicians and hospital staff.
Informs Supervisor of issues or problems involving laboratory or hospital safety.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Is knowledgeable of and follows regulations pertaining to medical necessity and billing as applicable to the job.
Completes all mandatory education and participates in available continuing education programs.
Works to meet department Performance Improvement Goals.