Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) II

100 Georgetown Hospital System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in the Myrtle Beach area is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to perform pre-analytical tasks, process specimens, and assist with testing in the clinical laboratory. You will collect specimens, review orders, and ensure accurate patient data entry while maintaining infection control standards.

The role requires collaboration with clinical teams, adherence to policies, and a patient-centered approach to support quality results and efficient lab operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in a science-related field preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens for tests ordered using proper technique to prevent clotting or hemolysis.
• Collect Blood Cultures using proper aseptic technique to prevent contamination of cultures.
• Perform pre-analytical, post-analytical, and analysis (waived testing) of lab specimens.
• Reports results according to policy.
• Assists with EKGs and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Strong customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in science

Bachelor's Degree in science

Job description

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! THIS POSITION IS SECOND SHIFT (5 8'S) Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) II Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview The Medical Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to the pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. This role is responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, collection of specimens, and assisting with facilitating send out testing. This position ensures proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answering phones, proper labeling of samples and sample distribution and other duties as assigned. Performs or assists with EKGs, and/or CLIA-waived or moderately complex patient testing duties, as designated, in the clinical laboratory that produce quality results. Demonstrates proper infection control. Assisting Clinical Supervisors/Managers in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory as necessary. Provides services and communicates with other departments and physician office practices in a professional and collaborative and patient centered manner. Demonstrates ability to recognize emergent conditions and reacts appropriately. Provides services in a professional and patient centered manner.

What you will do

• Collect specimens for tests ordered using proper technique to prevent clotting or hemolysis, uses the correct containers for testing ordered, and collected proper volumes required for testing.
• Collect Blood Cultures using proper aseptic technique to prevent contamination of cultures.
• Consistently perform Patient Identification to ensure accuracy using two unique identifiers and patient/family involvement, when possible, as outlined in the TH Patient Identification policy.
• Perform pre-analytical, post-analytical, and analysis (waived testing) of lab specimens.
• Reports results according to policy.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required
• Associate's Degree in a science related field Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in a science related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of one year health care setting experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills required
• Strong customer service skills required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required
• Medical Laboratory Assistant - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required
• Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Healthcareer Association Required
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification - American Medical Certification Association Required
• Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required
• National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required

Physical Demand

• Light Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina.

Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.