Clinical Lab Scientist | Precision Diagnostics & Care

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Richland Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and stat tests in the Laboratory-Microbiology department under limited supervision.

Requires an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent; formal training is essential. They value attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to follow established protocols while documenting results diligently.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent meets requirements.
• In lieu of education/experience, a Bachelor's degree with MLS-related certificate may be considered.
• Knowledge of office equipment and computer systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and STAT laboratory tests following established standards.
• Operate instruments and QC procedures with precision and report results.
• Verify patient and specimen IDs and ensure proper labeling and handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's degree plus MLS certificate (in lieu)

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Spectrophotometer operation

QA/QC instrumentation

Job description

Prisma Health Richland Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and stat tests in the Laboratory-Microbiology department under limited supervision.

Requires an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent; formal training is essential. They value attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to follow established protocols while documenting results diligently.