Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), FT, Nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland (Laboratory-Blood Bank) seeks a qualified supervisor to support and conduct laboratory testing. The role requires CLIA General Supervisor and Technical Consultant eligibility, ensuring proficiency, quality assurance, and accurate reporting across high-complexity testing.

You will lead, train and evaluate bench staff, maintain compliance, and ensure safety. This is a 10-hour night shift position at Richland Hospital with strong emphasis on competency and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent MLT program meeting ASCP/AMT requirements.
• CLIA General Supervisor and Technical Consultant qualifications.
• Experience following policies, procedures, QA and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses with precision; operates instruments per protocol and QC.
• Verifies patient/ID and sample labeling; ensures accurate result reporting.
• Instructs staff and documents proficiency; communicates problems to leadership.
• Maintains clean work area, manages supplies, and tracks expirations.
• Reviews logs and ensures proper retention of specimens; completes reports promptly.

Skills

Quality control

Medical testing

Staff training

Phlebotomy

Safety compliance

Documentation

Critical value reporting

Competency evaluation

Education

Associate’s Degree in MLT or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ensures proficiency and accuracy in all aspects of laboratory testing. Follows established policies and procedures. Qualified as meeting CLIA requirements of General Supervisor (Assess Competency for High Complexity Testing) and Technical Consultant (Assess competency for Moderate Complexity Testing). Applies professional knowledge of medical technology to these tests, to include a broad knowledge of testing methodologies and quality assurance procedures and specialized knowledge of disease state and clinical significance of tests in the diagnosis of disease.

Accountabilities

• Performs analyses using appropriate procedures with precision and accuracy. Operates instruments and equipment accurately, using established protocol and QC. Evaluates the results obtained from patient and QC samples to assure validity before reporting values. Appropriately researches delta flags. Records and reports results correctly and legibly. Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results. 15%
• Uses correct technique, policy, and protocol in collection and process of all specimens. Verifies ID of patient, specimen and results. Properly aliquots specimens. Properly labels specimens with appropriate information. Uses correct alternate patient ID procedures if hospital armband is not available (RN ID, use of Typenex bracelets, etc.).15%
• Instructs new employees, students and residents at the bench in procedure, technique and theory. Documents proficiency utilizing individual checklists. Informs section leader or section manager in a timely manner of problems noted in an individual’s training process. 10%
• Restocks an item in use, assuring its availability to the next person/shift. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly manner. Documents consistently receipt and opening of a supply. Monitors expiration dates of all supplies and reagents and follows established protocol.10%
• Reviews pending log, OSR, worksheets, etc. for accuracy and completeness of work. Takes appropriate action as needed. Assures proper retention of all specimens for their designated time. Properly completes CMR in a timely manner. Leaves documentation (IRA, etc.) for appropriate manager. 10%
• Observes and responds correctly and immediately to safety violations and safety drills. Reports and documents immediately personal exposure to hazardous or infectious situations. Uses lab biosafety levels, universal precautions guidelines and available safety equipment when needed. Assures patient safety is maintained throughout collection/procedure (bed rails are returned to the original position, all phlebotomy equipment is removed, and all bleeding has stopped). Obeys all patient precautions at bedside or noted on order. 10%
• Employs good organizational talents and prioritizes tasks. Utilizes time efficiently. Reports results in a timely manner. Consistently observes meal and break periods according to workload and schedule; assesses appropriate times to take breaks. 10%
• Reports critical values according to Laboratory policy and documents verbal reports. Documents read-back of verbal reports.5%
• Documents personal CE attendance and presentations (1 = std not met; 2 = std met; 3 = 1.5 times std; expected hours per year same for all: FT, PT, PRN). 5%
• Completes all objectives from previous evaluation. 5%
• Completes all required 6-month and annual competencies in required time frame with documentation in personnel file. 5%

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent Medical Laboratory Technology Program Degree that meets ASCP or AMT requirements

Experience

None required

Licensure

None required

In lieu of

Bachelor’s degree in combination with a certificate/diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course (per DD214).

This position is 10 hour shifts!

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

Laboratory-Blood Bank

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