Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

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 is PRN with variable shifts at Oconee Medical Campus, Oconee Memorial Hospital, in the Laboratory-General department. The technician or scientist performs and validates laboratory analyses, handles and identifies specimens, reports results, maintains supplies and work areas, and follows laboratory quality, safety, and patient-care procedures. The position also supports training, competency documentation, continuing education, and completion of required evaluations.

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 with precision and accuracy using appropriate procedures.
Operate instruments and equipment according to established protocols and quality-control requirements.
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 promptly, including reporting and documenting critical values and read-backs of verbal reports.
Collect and process specimens using correct techniques, policies, and protocols; verify patient, specimen, and result identification; aliquot and label specimens properly.
Use alternate patient-identification procedures when a hospital armband is unavailable.
Instruct new employees, students, and residents at the bench; document proficiency using individual checklists and promptly notify section leadership of training problems.
Restock items in use, document receipt and opening of supplies, monitor expiration dates, and follow established supply and reagent protocols.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and review pending logs, OSR, worksheets, and other documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Retain specimens for their designated periods, complete CMR promptly, and leave required documentation for the appropriate manager.
Respond promptly and correctly to safety violations and drills; report and document hazardous or infectious exposures immediately.
Use laboratory biosafety levels, universal precautions, and available safety equipment as required.
Maintain patient safety during specimen collection and procedures, follow bedside precautions, and ensure equipment is removed and bleeding has stopped.
Organize and prioritize tasks, use time efficiently, and take meal and break periods according to workload and schedule.
Document continuing-education attendance and presentations, complete objectives from prior evaluations, and complete required six-month and annual competencies on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.