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

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring proficiency and accuracy in all aspects of testing and following established policies and procedures. The role is qualified to meet CLIA requirements for General Supervisor (assessing competency for high-complexity testing) and Technical Consultant (assessing competency for moderate-complexity testing). Applies professional medical technology knowledge, including a broad understanding of testing methodologies and quality assurance procedures and specialized knowledge of disease states and the clinical significance of tests. This is a full-time position on the night shift, working 10-hour shifts at Richland Hospital in the Laboratory-Blood Bank department.

Requirements

Associate's degree or an equivalent Medical Laboratory Technology program degree that meets ASCP or AMT requirements.
Alternatively, the posting accepts a combination of a certificate or diploma in Medical Laboratory Science and the stated in-lieu-of-Bachelor's-degree qualification, or completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course documented per DD214.
No experience required.
No licensure required.

Responsibilities

Performs analyses using appropriate procedures with precision and accuracy; operates instruments and equipment using established protocols and quality control; evaluates patient and QC results for validity; researches delta flags; records and reports results; and recognizes abnormal or unusual results.
Collects and processes specimens using correct techniques, policies, and protocols; verifies patient and specimen identification and results; aliquots and labels specimens correctly; and uses alternate patient identification procedures when a hospital armband is unavailable.
Instructs new employees, students, and residents at the bench in procedures, techniques, and theory; documents proficiency using individual checklists; and promptly informs section leadership of training issues.
Restocks supplies, maintains a clean and orderly work area, documents receipt and opening of supplies, monitors expiration dates, and follows established protocols.
Reviews pending logs, OSR, worksheets, and other documentation for accuracy and completeness; takes appropriate action; retains specimens for the required period; completes CMR promptly; and leaves documentation for the appropriate manager.
Responds promptly and correctly to safety violations and drills; reports and documents personal exposure to hazardous or infectious situations; follows biosafety levels and universal precautions; uses available safety equipment; and maintains patient safety during collection and procedures.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks, uses time efficiently, reports results promptly, and schedules meal and break periods appropriately according to workload and schedule.
Reports critical values according to laboratory policy and documents verbal reports and read-backs.
Documents personal continuing-education attendance and presentations.
Completes objectives from the previous evaluation.
Completes required six-month and annual competencies on time and documents them in the personnel file.