Medical Laboratory Technician

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support clinical testing. The role involves preparing specimens, performing routine assays, and maintaining readiness of the laboratory environment.

You will monitor quality control, troubleshoot instruments as needed, and help interpret results. Strong communication will support training and collaboration with laboratory personnel.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Competence with routine laboratory testing and quality control practices.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for lab instruments and processes.
• Ability to interpret test results (normal/abnormal) and follow procedures.
• Effective communication skills for technical discussions and training support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine laboratory assays.
• Maintain and monitor quality control processes to ensure accurate results.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and assist in resolving technical issues.
• Recognize normal versus abnormal test results and respond appropriately.
• Communicate technical information and assist with training laboratory personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

Supports clinical laboratory testing by preparing specimens, performing routine tests, and maintaining laboratory readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine laboratory assays.
• Maintain and monitor quality control processes to ensure accurate results.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and assist in resolving technical issues.
• Recognize normal versus abnormal test results and respond appropriately.
• Communicate technical information and assist with training laboratory personnel.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Competence with routine laboratory testing and quality control practices.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for lab instruments and processes.
• Ability to interpret test results (normal/abnormal) and follow procedures.
• Effective communication skills for technical discussions and training support.

Multiple career ladder levels are available; requirements vary by level.