Medical Lab Technician (MLT) / Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - MC Medical Plaza

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Technician/Scientist to join their team. This role involves performing essential diagnostic procedures, ensuring quality control, and operating laboratory instruments. You will communicate with supervisors and maintain patient confidentiality while working in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient care and laboratory services. If you are passionate about healthcare and possess strong technical and interpersonal skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must operate lab instruments and perform patient phlebotomy.
• Requires excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures and ensure quality control.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Laboratory Instrumentation Operation

Patient Phlebotomy

Decision Making under Stress

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree with prerequisite coursework

Tools

Cerner/STAR

Job description

Medical Lab Technician (MLT) / Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - MC Medical Plaza

Roper St. Francis Health Care | Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Monday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:30am

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Performs routine and special diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making following established standards, policies, and procedures. Performs phlebotomy and accessioning duties as needed. Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in the technical and administrative functions of the laboratory.

Essential Job Functions

1. Technical Procedures: Responsible for testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure that the test results meet the lab's definition of quality - accurate, timely, appropriate, and useful. Verifies specimen integrity, sets priorities, evaluates and interprets data, performs appropriate documentation, assists in evaluation and implementation of new methods, and assists with upkeep of policy/procedure manuals and CAP inspections.
2. Instrumentation: Responsible for the proper operation of instruments, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to enable timely and accurate test results. Operates lab instruments as assigned, performs instrument QC, documents results, and takes appropriate action.
3. Information Handling: Responsible for proper use of Cerner/STAR according to policy/procedure in ordering/receiving/canceling tests, reviewing/verification of results, and maintaining patient confidentiality per established policies.
4. Communication/Customer Service: Communicates information to supervisor/pathologist, coworkers, or students, laboratory staff on other shifts, outside departments - accurately, timely, clearly, and professionally.
5. Compliance/Safety: Is aware of and follows laboratory and hospital policies/procedures. Informs Supervisor of issues or problems involving laboratory or hospital safety.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registered as a MT, MLS, or IMLS.

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology, or Bachelor's degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training (required). In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, candidate must meet the alternate route requirements for education and training as set forth by ASCP, NCA, or AMT in order to be certified by ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

Work Experience

• Not Required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception needed for interpretation of lab orders and proper collection technique.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

Department

Laboratory Services Ancillary - Core Laboratory - MC Medical Plaza - Roper Hospital