Medical Lab Technician Position Available In Horry, South Carolina

Job Description:

Medical Lab Technician needed for busy outpatientmulti-specialty medical practice in Myrtle Beach. MLT certificationis required. Must have excellent computer and customer serviceskills. Hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 am – 4:30 pm andFridays 7:00 am – 11:00 am. No nights or weekends! Excellent payand benefits including paid holidays, PTO and sick time, medical,dental, vision, short-term disability, company paid life insurance,pre-paid legal, identity theft, and 401k offered. Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role isessential, please read the below carefully.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for operation oflaboratory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry,hematology, urinalysis, immunology and Point of Care testing. Mayperform phlebotomy and drug screens. Reports test results including documentation following clinicprotocols drawing special alerts to physicians and/or nurses on”panic value” results. Ensures quality control in collecting specimens. Responsible toinclude specimen integrity comments on reports. Maintains equipment by performing routine maintenance andtroubleshooting procedures. Record all maintenance andtroubleshooting records. Identifies and labels patient specimens correctly. Enters and retrieves patient data and laboratory requests into/fromvarious laboratory information systems. Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPPAprotocols. Reviews all reports for completeness of comments, clerical errorsand results prior to reporting final results. Reviews all work performed by Laboratory Assistant Maintains stat turn-around-time within acceptable limits Complies and promotes all policies and OSHA regulations related toSafety, cleanliness, infection control. Maintains and resolves Flex eSuite Pending Log. Communicates specimen, instrument and computer issues to LabDirector, including specimen rejections, instrument downtime andcomputer malfunctions.

EDUCATION

High school diploma; successful completion of MT, MLT orCLA course of study.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum two years laboratory experience, preferably inclinic setting.

REQUIREMENTS

ASCP, NCA, AMT certification. Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards,applications, calibration and quality control of all testingperformed. Knowledge of how to use/maintain laboratory equipmentappropriately. Knowledge of safety, infection control policies andregulations. Knowledge of use of various laboratory information systems.

SKILLS:

Skill in following appropriate testing procedures. Skill in proper equipment use, preventive maintenance andrepair. Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentialityprocedures. Skill in using various laboratory information systems.

ABILITIES

Ability to exercise independent judgment/decision-making anddiscretion in reporting/distributing results. Ability to establish/maintain cooperative relationships withpatients, families and staff. Ability to organize effectively and work quickly with high level ofaccuracy. Ability to make basic troubleshooting decisions.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working environment is primarily a laboratory setting. Exposure tocommunicable diseases, toxic substances, fumes, hazardousmaterials, noise.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Varied activity includes standing, walking, sitting, bending,reaching, lifting and stooping. Must be able to lift, carry or push50 pounds. Require eye-hand coordination. Occasional stress fromworkload. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines formeeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills,abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. PI267823355