MLT/ MT

AnMed•Piedmont, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AnMed is a not-for-profit health system in Anderson, South Carolina, dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care. The Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technologist performs accurate tests and procedures on patient specimens to aid in diagnosis and treatment. The role follows standard laboratory procedures, supports the laboratory quality management system, and helps evaluate, implement, and maintain tests and procedures. The position also involves operating laboratory equipment and the Lab Interface System, maintaining quality control and calibration standards, earning required continuing education credits, and teaching and evaluating students, residents, and new employees. It requires demonstrating proper phlebotomy, patient identification, specimen labeling, and specimen processing practices. AnMed describes itself as a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace and notes that it has been named one of South Carolina’s Best Employers by Forbes.

Requirements

For the MLT ASCP Eligible pathway: Associate degree in Medical Technology and MLT (ASCP) or HHS eligibility.
For the MLT ASCP pathway: Associate degree in Medical Technology and MLT ASCP certification.
For the MLT HEW pathway: Associate degree in Medical Technology and MLT HEW certification.
For the MT ASCP Eligible pathway: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, MT (ASCP) eligibility, and HHS certification.
For the MT ASCP pathway: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and MT (ASCP) registry or another nationally recognized registry.

Responsibilities

Perform tests and procedures according to standard laboratory procedures and techniques, producing accurate results.
Maintain operational knowledge of laboratory mechanical and electrical equipment, including the Lab Interface System.
Participate in the laboratory quality management system’s quality improvement requirements.
Ensure quality control and calibration criteria are met.
Attain required continuing education credits annually.
Teach, train, and evaluate students, residents, and new employees at the bench.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique, patient identification, specimen labeling, and specimen processing.
Assist with test and procedure evaluation, implementation, and maintenance, and help implement changes.