Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Core Laboratory - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Technician performs routine and specialized diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role may also perform phlebotomy and specimen accessioning, and assists the Laboratory Supervisor with technical and administrative laboratory functions. The position supports the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of laboratory testing through specimen review, prioritization, data interpretation, quality control, proficiency testing, documentation, and appropriate follow-up. It operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performs troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, and uses Cerner/STAR for test and result management. The role communicates with laboratory colleagues, supervisors, pathologists, physicians, nurses, patients, and other hospital departments; follows safety and compliance requirements; protects patient confidentiality; and contributes to performance improvement and continuing education. This position works 32 scheduled hours per week, with hours of 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and rotating days. Work takes place in a normal laboratory environment that is fast-paced, high-traffic, and potentially interruptive or stressful. The role may involve call and weekend or holiday work 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 ASCP, NCA, or AMT alternate-route education and training requirements for certification.
Capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound, informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
Demonstrates strong work knowledge and the ability to organize and communicate clearly.
Able to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, and computer terminals.
Demonstrates organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Maintains strict confidentiality of work-related information.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and special diagnostic procedures according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy and specimen accessioning duties as needed.
Verify specimen integrity, set priorities, evaluate and interpret data, take appropriate action, and document work.
Perform testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to support accurate, timely, appropriate, and useful results.
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, troubleshoot problems, document results, and seek assistance when needed.
Use Cerner/STAR to order, receive, or cancel tests and review or verify results; monitor pending lists and follow up on pending tests.
Document actions, preventive maintenance, and quality control appropriately in computer systems.
Communicate clearly, accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner with supervisors, pathologists, coworkers, students, other laboratory shifts, outside departments, physicians, nurses, and patients.
Answer laboratory phones, direct callers, and provide appropriate information.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, maintain a safe work environment, and inform the Supervisor of safety issues or problems.
Follow applicable regulations related to medical necessity and billing, complete mandatory education, participate in continuing education, and work toward department performance improvement goals.
Maintain patient confidentiality and good working relationships with peers, management, physicians, and hospital staff.