Medical Laboratory Technician [2nd/3rd Shift], Columbia, SC

Fidelity Partners • Columbia, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician service is required to support testing in the Laboratory on an 8-hour shift basis. The positions require individuals to work either the second or third shift, depending on the laboratory's needs. The second shift is from 4:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight, and the third shift is from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 am. These shifts operate Monday through Friday, with potential requirements on weekends and holidays. The role involves performing technical laboratory functions, reporting test results, ensuring quality control, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and complying with all safety and infection control regulations.

Requirements

• Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or an equivalent Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification with appropriate training.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory, or related science.
• Completion of medical technology clinical practice program and have all licenses, permits, and certifications as required by law and this contract.
• Two years of experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) or health technician.
• Two Professional References.
• A generalist is defined as a Medical Laboratory Technician who can perform testing in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory, including Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.
• Negative Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA). A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive TST or IGRA results. The TST or IGRA testing shall be repeated annually.
• Proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, & Rubella.
• Proof of immunity for Varicella.
• Provide proof of 1 dose of Tdap vaccination.
• Proof that all contract employees have received the annual Influenza vaccine unless it is contraindicated. If the contract employee has a medical contraindication to the vaccine, they shall be required to wear a mask during the Influenza season.
• Proof that all contract employees have received the Covid 19 vaccine unless there is a medical or religious waver. If the contract employee has an approved medical or religious waver to the vaccine, they shall be required to provide a negative Covid test weekly at the administration and cost of the contract.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification: Medical Laboratory Technicians are not required to be board certified, only certified as an MLT, MLS, or CLS by the ASCP or AMT.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.
• Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results.
• Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Abides by all procedures and policies set forth by the Laboratory and Chemistry Department.
• Determines proper collection and timely submission of specimens.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner, following written guidance in Lab policy for specific turnaround time rates.
• Performs and reports all tests in accordance with established procedures, in an effort to meet specific turn-around-time criteria.
• Performs quality control procedures on assigned instruments and methods as per Quality Control procedure.
• Analyzes and interprets test and control data. Reports results expediently for stat testing.
• Investigates inconsistent results and initiates corrective actions when warranted.
• Prepares and loads onto the instrument: reagents, calibrators and quality control materials as needed.

Benefits

• Health/Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, to begin accruing from the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, to begin accruing from the day of hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays
• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree