Night shift MLT/MT

Tidelands Health•Murrells Inlet, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT) performs chemical, histochemical, or morphological analysis on specimens using laboratory instrumentation and microscopes using company approved policies and procedures. The MT ensures quality of results and determines validity of reportable results. The Medical Laboratory Scientist acts as a resource person for physicians in laboratory testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or a related field Required or Equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience (including comparable military training) in the field of Medical Laboratory Science.
Required to meet all personnel requirements for testing personnel under CLIA 88'
Required Certificate as a laboratory professional by ASCP, AMT, NCA or HEW
One year experience in a clinical setting, preferably hospital-based laboratory
High emotional intelligence with critical thinking ability
Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist Upon Hire Required or Medical Technologist - AAB Board of Registry Upon Hire Required or Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon Hire Required or Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Department of Health and Human Services Upon Hire Required or Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

One year experience in a clinical setting, preferably hospital-based laboratory

Responsibilities

Collect, process, and handle blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples
Perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein observing principles of sepsis to obtain blood samples
Develop and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques
Perform quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy
Perform calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy
Keep records and reports on results according to established procedures