MLT II Core Lab

Job Requirements 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. MLT/MT/MLS will collaborate closely with the testing departments to ensure specimens are processed accurately and efficiently according to testing requirements. This hands-on role involves investigate and handle specimen issues, load/unload the automation line, investigate line errors and issues, and will be responsible for maintenance on the automation line as well as 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. Position SummaryMLT will be able to perform routine clinical laboratory tests done in hematology, chemistry and coagulation. Must follow established standards and practices, performs various quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory studies to comply with physician requests. Duties include analysis of various blood, body fluids and tissues, in order to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Minimum Requirements EducationAssociate degree in Laboratory ScienceExperience1-3 years' experience in a hospital laboratory.License/Registration/Certifications MLT registry through ASCP Preferred RequirementsPreferred EducationN/APreferred ExperienceN/APreferred License/Registration/Certifications N/A Core Job ResponsibilitiesDecisions concerning sample collection and handlingDaily instrument maintenance and quality controlSample testing Collection and interpretation of dataMaintenance of accurate records and reporting of dataKnowledge of critical valuesMust follow established standards and practices, performs various quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory studies to comply with physician requests for analyses of various blood, body fluids and tissues, in order to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients, families and visitors ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric.While these standards are intended to be an accurate reflection of the

job requirements, management reserves the right to modify add/or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.Compliance: understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures and regulations.TroubleshootingModerate chemical, biological and/or low-level radiation exposure.Communication skills are necessary for consultative interaction with other members of the health care team, technical service matters and patient education.Moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs) or equivalent effort applied in pushing, pulling, or other job activitiesMust possess ability to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.Must possess ability to withstand the extensive periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending and sitting.Must possess manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, adequate vision and hearing.Must possess ability to perform accurately and efficiently in any situation.Must possess ability to make decisions and use appropriate judgment.Must possess ability to utilize complex instrumentation on counters of 36
- height.Must possess ability to cooperate as a team member with positive interactions.Must be able to work irregular/flexible hours.Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.Must maintain credentials and licensure.Must be trained and maintain competency on limited procedures in the Highly Infectious Disease Testing.Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.Vision requirements: must be able to pass a color vision test.