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Medical Lab Technician I
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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
Facility:
East Cooper Medical Center Location:
Mount Pleasant, SC Department:
Lab Position Type:
Full Time Work Schedule:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday- Days What You'll Do Testing
- Performs processes associated with analytical testing of patient samples. Performs quality control testing to assure accuracy of patient testing. Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills. Documentation
- Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures. Processes requisitions for testing. Prepares and distributes reports. Utilizes appropriate LIS and/or other computer systems to perform daily tasks. Participates in implementation and compliance of regulatory standards. Education
- Successfully completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants. Performs all duties to satisfy regulations in preparation for inspections. Customer Support
- Provides information and consultation to requestors. Recognizes and promotes interdependencies with other areas. Operations Management
- Practices efficient use of supplies and materials. Participates in inventory of supplies and materials. Strategic Planning
- Participates in improvement of methods and processes. Teamwork and Communication
- Work within a team to achieve patient and team goals. Share and initiate regular and professional communication with co-workers. Participate in regular staff meetings. Participates in investigating problems and unusual situations. Operational
- Team member must possess sufficient motor skill and manual dexterity to obtain and manipulate specimens in a manner that does not endanger themselves and others. Safety
- follows and complies with all safety functions and guidelines including personal protective equipment, eyewash, fire extinguisher and other safety equipment. Practices safety policies to maintain a safe working environment. Human Experience
- Show courage through creating and sharing innovative ideas to improve the experience for both patients and peers.