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Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/Medical Technologist MT or Medical Laboratory Technician MLT PRN (Marion, SC)
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A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$79,339 / year median in South Carolina
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Summary New opening for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/Medical Technologist MT or Medical Laboratory Technician MLT PRN (Marion, SC)! Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center
CC001587 MAR
- Clinical Lab (MMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift Job Description Job Description Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/Medical Technologist MT or Medical Laboratory Technician MLT performs a wide variety of duties in the laboratory. 1) Perform Moderate and High Complexity Testing on blood and all types of body fluid specimens. 2) Ability to work in various areas of the Laboratory (i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, etc.) 3) Insure accurate and reliable test results by adhering to instrument maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures. 4) Ability to properly use Laboratory Information System (LIS) 5) Maintains records and statistical data according to regulatory requirements 6) Coordinates with phlebotomy and other hospital staff to ensure proper collection of patient samples 7) Troubleshoot problems with laboratory equipment, test methods, and sample collection 8) Trains new employees and students on laboratory methods, instruments, and policies 9) Ability to communicate patient results and/or problems to Medical or Nursing Staff 10) Good customer service and communication skills 11) Ability to work under pressure of emergency situation 12) Other duties assigned bySupervisor or Laboratory Director Education:
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university. Degree must be in Medical Laboratory Science or one of the biological or chemical sciences. Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory program preferred.Experience:
One to two years' experience working in an accredited laboratory preferred, although will consider new grads as well.Licenses/Certificates :
Certification as a laboratory professional by ASCP, AMT, NCA, or HEW preferred.Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects, depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
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- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.