MLT/MT/MLS

Veterans in Healthcare; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, South Carolina, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist (MLT/MT/MLS) to perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory analyses and support patient care.

The role requires ASCP registration, a bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, and 1–3 years of experience. Duties include instrument maintenance, quality control, and accurate reporting of results in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Laboratory related Science is required.
• Must be ASCP-registered or eligible for registration.
• 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative laboratory analyses as requested by physicians.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instruments and quality control.
• Accurately record and report test results including critical values.
• Communicate professionally with physicians, management and staff.
• Maintain credentials and licensure as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science

Job description

MLT/MT/MLS

Location: Gaffney, South Carolina, United States

Cherokee Medical Center

Laboratory-Clinical

Evenings (weekends as needed)

Job ID: P-108625

025

widget: Full Time

230p-11:15p

Job Requirements and Position Summary

Using established standards and practices, performs various quantitative and qualitative laboratory analysis to comply with physician requests in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Must be willing to accept new responsibility as assigned by the laboratory director. Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients, families and visitors.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Baccalaureate Degree in Laboratory related Science

Experience

• 1-3 years

License/Registration/Certifications

• Registered with ASCP

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• Baccalaureate Degree in Laboratory related Science

Preferred Experience

• 1-3 years

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• Registered with ASCP

Core Job Responsibilities

• Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients, families, and visitors ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric.


• Must be able to make decisions about sample collection and handling and perform testing of samples.


• Must be able to perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control.


• Must be able to maintain accurate records and reporting of test results with the knowledge of critical values.


• Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position while responding calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.


• Must possess ability to make decisions and use appropriate judgement.


• Must be able to work as a team member, demonstrating good interpersonal skills.


• Must be able to communicate professionally with physicians, management and staff.


• Must be trained and maintain competency on limited procedures in the Highly Infectious Disease Testing


• Must maintain credentials and licensure.


• Whiles these standards are intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.


• Competency review of staff by direct observation

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