MLT/MT

100 Georgetown Hospital System; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tidelands Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT) to perform chemical, histochemical, or morphological analysis on specimens using lab instrumentation. The MT ensures result quality and reports validity, serving as a resource for physicians.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, conducting tests across hematology, microbiology, immunology, chemistry and urinalysis, performing transfusion blood work, and maintaining calibration and QC.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or related science.
• Equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience in Medical Laboratory Science.
• CLIA 88 personnel requirements compliance.
• ASCP/AMT/NCA/HEW laboratory certification required.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience, preferably hospital-based.

Responsabilidades

• Collect and process blood and specimens following procedures; instruct patients on sample collection.
• Perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests in hematology, microbiology, immunology, chemistry and urinalysis; analyze body fluids.
• Perform transfusion-related blood tests; may draw blood from finger, ear lobe, or vein with sepsis precautions.
• Develop and maintain cell/tissue cultures for testing; isolate and identify specimens using advanced techniques.
• Perform quality control on test results, ensuring accuracy.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot testing systems and instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Keep records and reports on results according to established procedures.

Conocimientos

Emotional intelligence

Critical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology / Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Laboratory certification (ASCP/AMT/NCA/HEW)

One year of clinical laboratory experience

Descripción del empleo

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Night - 12 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT) 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 Scientist (MT) performs chemical, histochemical, or morphological analysis on specimens using laboratory instrumentation and microscopes using company approved policies and procedures. The MT ensures quality of results and determines validity of reportable results. The Medical Laboratory Scientist acts as a resource person for physicians in laboratory testing.

What you will do

• Collect, process, and handle blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples
• Perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope
• Perform blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein observing principles of sepsis to obtain blood samples
• Develop and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques
• Perform quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy
• Perform calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy
• Keep records and reports on results according to established procedures

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or chemical, physical, or biological science

Required or Equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience (including comparable military training) in the field of Medical Laboratory Science.

Required to meet all personnel requirements for testing personnel under CLIA 88'

Required Certificate as a laboratory professional by ASCP, AMT, NCA or HEW

Required Experience Qualifications One year experience in a clinical setting, preferably hospital-based laboratory

Preferred Skills and Abilities

High emotional intelligence with critical thinking ability

Licenses and Certifications

Medical Laboratory Technician - AAB Board of Registry Upon Hire Required

Medical Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologist Upon Hire Required

Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon Hire Required

Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist Upon Hire Required

Medical Technologist - AAB Board of Registry Upon Hire Required

Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon Hire Required

Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Department of Health and Human Services Upon Hire Required

Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Upon Hire Required

Physical Demand

Light-Medium

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Us

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.