Medical Laboratory Technician

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking a Medical Lab Tech to perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing in an acute care environment. The role involves collecting specimens, operating analyzers, and ensuring quality control to support accurate diagnoses.

The candidate will collaborate with nurses and clinicians, adhere to safety standards, and participate in continuous process improvements within the laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and testing workflows.
• Proficiency operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate results and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based setting.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and process patient specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory analyzers and related equipment.
• Perform quality control activities, validate test results, and report findings in accordance with required standards.
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow strict safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement within the laboratory.

Skills

Clinical Lab Procedures

Instrument Operation

Attention to Detail

Team-based Collaboration

Communication Skills

Tools

Laboratory Instrumentation

Job description

Medical Lab Tech needed to perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing in an acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and process patient specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory analyzers and related equipment.
• Perform quality control activities, validate test results, and report findings in accordance with required standards.
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow strict safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement within the laboratory.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and testing workflows.
• Proficiency operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate results and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based setting.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with clinical staff.