Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

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THIS POSITION IS SECOND SHIFT (5 8'S)

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
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 Technician will perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

What you will do

• Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.

• Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or clinical staff about abnormal results.

• Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.

• Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.

• Serve as a back-up to the Lab Manager as needed.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Lab Technology or chemical, physical, or biological science Required

Experience Qualifications

• Clinical training in an accredited school of Medical Lab Technology. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.

• Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.

• Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.

• Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.

• Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician - AAB Board of Registry Required or

• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologist Required or

• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or

• Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist Required or

• Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or

• Medical Technologist - AAB Board of Registry Required or

• Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required

Physical Demand
Light 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.

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.