Medical Laboratory Scientist - Medical Lab Technician - Core Laboratory - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. The results are used to diagnose and treat patients. The role confirms test results and provides physicians with the necessary data to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician follows quality control programs to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment. They also assist with training new employees and students, perform computer functions on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS), participate in continuing education, and assist with inventory control. This role may also involve phlebotomy and accessioning duties, and assisting the Laboratory Supervisor in technical and administrative functions.

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.
• Active Listening
• Service Orientation
• Coordination
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Time Management
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Office
• Telephone Skills
• Lab Information Systems
• Laboratory Diagnostic Tests
• Analyze data
• Laboratory equipment
• Quality assurance and control
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Phlebotomy
• Patient care
• 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.
• Normal laboratory environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend.
• Fast paced, high traffic work environment which may be interruptive and stressful.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years blood bank experience
• 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.
• Assist 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.
• Performs phlebotomy and accessioning duties as needed.
• Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in the technical and administrative functions of the laboratory.
• 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, troubleshoots instrument problems.
• Understands theory of instrument operations and mechanical functions.
• 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.
• Documents all PMs, and QC appropriately.
• 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.
• Is aware of and follows laboratory and hospital policies/procedures.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level