Medical Lab Tech/Scientist, Columbia, S.C.

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Job Summary

Conducts routine and stat laboratory tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices under limited supervision.

Are you an experienced or new grad Medical Laboratory Technician / Scientist interested in Laboratory services?

Apply now and learn more about opportunities within the Laboratory Services at Prisma Health in the Midlands area. We have opportunities at the following acute and specialty care hospitals :

• Richland Hospital
• Baptist Hospital
• Tuomey Hospital

We offer a variety of bonuses for eligible full-time positions, including a $5,000 sign on bonus for Medical Lab Tech / Scientist team members.

We also offer an $1,800 student loan repayment (per year) benefit. Moving to the state? Ask about our relocation assistance program.

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities Prisma Health has to offer.

Not ready to apply or want to learn more about Prisma Health? Please visit careers.prismahealth.org for more information about our organization.

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%
• Minimum Qualifications
• Education - Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience - 2 years of technical experience post training in high and moderate complexity testing

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).

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Corporate

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

15507014 Laboratory-Microbiology

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple : to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.