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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$53,108 / year median in South Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Summary:
To aid in patient diagnosis and treatment, performs accurate tests and procedures on patient specimens.Responsibilities:
Performs all testing and procedures according to standard laboratory procedure and techniques, producing accurate results. Maintains an operational knowledge of all mechanical and electrical equipment in the lab, including the ability to operate the Lab Interface System Participates in the quality improvement requirements of the laboratory's quality management system. Ensures that quality control and calibration criteria are met Assumes responsibility for attaining required continuing education credits annually Responsible for bench teaching, training and evaluation of students, residents and new employees Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique, proper identification of patient, correct labeling of samples, and proper processing of specimens. Assists with test/procedure evaluation, implementation, and maintenance; helps to implement change.Qualifications:
MLT ASCP
Eligible:
Associate Degree in Medical Technology, MLT (ASCP) or HHS eligible.MLT ASCP
Associate Degree in Medical Technology, MLT ASCP required.MLT HEW:
Associate Degree in Medical Technology, MLT HEW required.MT ASCP Eligible:
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, MT (ASCP) eligible with HHS certification.MT ASCP:
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, MT (ASCP) registry or other nationally recognized registry. Benefits- Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings
- Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning
- Free Financial Counseling
- Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits
- Varied benefits packages are available to positions with a 0.