Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) — Core Laboratory — Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) is responsible for performing routine tests on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The MLT must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity. Alternatively, the role involves performing routine and special diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making following established standards, policies, and procedures. This may include phlebotomy and accessioning duties, and assisting the Laboratory Supervisor in technical and administrative functions. The position requires operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints. It also demands superior work knowledge, clear organization and communication skills, and the ability to use office equipment. Strict confidentiality of work-related information is essential. The role requires the ability to work well with patients, the public, and all other healthcare professionals. The work environment involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and potentially lifting up to 50 lbs. It requires finger/hand dexterity, eye/hand coordination, and reaching. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range, visual acuity, and normal color perception are necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, infectious materials, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, and other common laboratory conditions is possible. The environment is a normal laboratory setting, fast-paced, high traffic, potentially interruptive and stressful. The role may require taking call and/or working weekends/holidays based on department needs.

Requirements

• Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology
• Completed 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 completed a Medical Lab Technician Program
• Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years
• MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
• B.S. in Medical Technology, or Bachelors degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training.
• 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.
• ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registered as a MT, MLS, or IMLS.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification preferred
• Two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
• Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment
• Performs routine, and special diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making following established standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy and accessioning duties as needed.
• Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in the technical and administrative functions of the laboratory.
• Operating laboratory instrumentation
• Performing patient phlebotomy
• Making sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
• Organize and communicate clearly.
• Use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of work related information.
• Work well with patients, the public and all other healthcare professionals.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree