Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT) - Georgetown Memorial Hospital (Georgetown, SC)

About the role

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! As our region’s largest health care provider and one of our area’s largest employers, Tidelands Health brings our healing mission to life each day with more than 2,500 team members across more than 70 locations.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Experience Qualifications

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

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 be 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
• Medical Laboratory Technician – American Medical Technologist
• Medical Laboratory Technician – American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Medical Laboratory Scientist – American Medical Technologist
• Medical Laboratory Scientist – American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Medical Technologist – AAB Board of Registry
• Medical Technologist – American Society for Clinical Pathology

Physical Demand

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