Medical Laboratory Technologist (PRN Evenings) - Clarendon

McLeod Health; Manning (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in South Carolina is hiring a Medical Laboratory Tech to analyze biological samples and provide accurate lab test results. Responsibilities include preparing specimens, conducting quality control, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology and obtain MLT/MLS certification within six months of hire. This role is essential in supporting clinical staff for diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to perform moderate and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA 88.
• Must obtain MLT/MLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, store and/or transport specimens using correct techniques.
• Organize and perform analysis of specimens including quality control.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols.

Skills

Moderate and highly complex testing

Quality control

Specimen analysis

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in medical laboratory technology

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Tech analyzes biological samples in the laboratory. The Medical Laboratory Scientist provides precise and accurate laboratory test results and relays information to the clinical staff to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, store and/or transport specimens using correct techniques, anticoagulants, and protocol while adhering to Service Excellence standards of Courtesy, Privacy, Respect, Dignity, and Responsiveness/Customer Waiting.
• Organize and perform analysis of specimens to include quality control while evaluating validity of results obtained.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols.
• Performs routine and pre-routine maintenance.
• Train and document proficiency of assigned employees/students as directed.
• Receive incoming phone calls, documents incoming request for blood to be drawn and follow through on collection as outlined in our service excellence standards, telephone communication, personal ownership, and service recovery.
• Assist in maintaining supplies.
• Coordinate daily technical activities and ensure tests are complete and accurate in a timely manner by reviewing worksheets, pending logs, and uncollected lists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Qualified to perform moderate and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA 88.
• Must obtain MLT/MLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology required.

We are an equal opportunity employer.