Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts routine and stat laboratory tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and performs related duties under limited supervision, following established standards and practices. The role includes accurately analyzing specimens, operating laboratory instruments and equipment, assessing and reporting results, and following required quality-control and specimen-handling procedures. The position also supports training, supply and work-area upkeep, documentation, safety, patient precautions, timely reporting, continuing education, and required competency assessments.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent Medical Laboratory Technology Program degree meeting ASCP or AMT requirements.
Knowledge of office equipment.
Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and data entry.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory analyses precisely and accurately using appropriate procedures and established protocols and quality-control practices.
Operate laboratory instruments and equipment accurately.
Evaluate patient and quality-control results for validity before reporting; research delta flags and recognize abnormal or unusual results.
Record and report results correctly, legibly, and in a timely manner.
Use correct techniques, policies, and protocols to collect and process specimens; verify patient, specimen, and result identification; aliquot and label specimens appropriately; and follow alternate patient-identification procedures when needed.
Instruct new employees, students, and residents at the bench in procedures, techniques, and theory; document proficiency using checklists and promptly inform the section leader or manager of training issues.
Restock supplies, maintain an orderly work area, document receipt and opening of supplies, monitor expiration dates, and follow established supply and reagent protocols.
Review pending logs, OSR, worksheets, and other records for accuracy and completeness, taking appropriate action as needed.
Retain specimens for their designated periods, complete CMR promptly, and leave appropriate documentation for the manager.
Respond immediately and correctly to safety violations and drills; report and document personal exposure to hazardous or infectious situations; and use biosafety levels, universal precautions, and available safety equipment.
Maintain patient safety during collection and procedures, follow patient precautions, restore bed rails, remove phlebotomy equipment, and ensure bleeding has stopped.
Organize and prioritize tasks, use time efficiently, and observe meal and break periods in accordance with workload and schedule.
Report critical values according to laboratory policy, document verbal reports, and document read-back of verbal reports.
Document continuing-education attendance and presentations.
Complete objectives from the previous evaluation and required six-month and annual competencies within the required time frame, with documentation in the personnel file.
Perform other duties as assigned.