MLT II-Core Lab

About the Role

Step into a dynamic role at Spartanburg Medical Center's Core Lab! As an MLT/MT/MLS, you will enjoy a fast-paced rotation between key areas within the lab, including inpatient and outpatient specimen processing and receiving, outpatient registrations, MGC/ICC specimen receiving and processing, and reference send-outs as needed. You will collaborate closely with testing departments to ensure specimens are processed accurately and efficiently according to testing requirements.

This hands-on role involves investigating and handling specimen issues, loading/unloading the automation line, investigating line errors, and performing maintenance on the automation line, centrifuges, refrigerators, and freezers. You will also support onboarding and training new team members and take the lead in the department when a supervisor or manager is not available. Every day will bring something new, and your work will directly contribute to the quality healthcare we deliver to our community.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clinical laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, and coagulation.
• Follow established standards and practices to perform quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory studies as requested by physicians.
• Analyze blood, body fluids, and tissues to provide data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Make decisions concerning sample collection and handling.
• Perform daily instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Collect and interpret data, maintaining accurate records and reporting.
• Understand and communicate critical values.
• Troubleshoot specimen and instrumentation issues.
• Provide consultative interaction with healthcare team members, technical service matters, and patient education.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Lead the department in the absence of a supervisor or manager.
• Comply with Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
• Maintain credentials and licensure, including competency on limited procedures in Highly Infectious Disease Testing.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Laboratory Science.
• 1-3 years' experience in a hospital laboratory.
• MLT registry through ASCP.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must pass a color vision test.
• Moderate chemical, biological, and/or low-level radiation exposure.
• Moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs) or equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or other job activities.
• Ability to withstand stress, extensive periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting.
• Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, adequate vision, and hearing.
• Ability to perform accurately and efficiently in any situation, make decisions, and use appropriate judgment.
• Ability to utilize complex instrumentation on counters of 36-inch height.
• Ability to cooperate as a team member with positive interactions.
• Ability to work irregular/flexible hours.
• Understand and address the specific communication, developmental, and treatment needs of patients, families, and visitors ranging in age from neonate to geriatric.