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MLT II Lab Tech

Veterans in Healthcare, Spartanburg, SC, United States


Overview
MLT II Lab Tech - Cherokee Medical Center

Location: Gaffney, South Carolina, United States

Job ID: P-104274

Schedule: Nights (weekends as needed); Full Time

Hours: 11pm to 7am and 7pm to 7am

Responsibilities

Decisions concerning sample collection and handling

Daily instrument maintenance and quality control

Sample testing

Collection and interpretation of data

Maintenance of accurate records and reporting of data

Knowledge of critical values

Perform quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory studies to comply with physician requests, providing data for diagnosis and treatment of disease

Provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients, families and visitors across age ranges from neonate to geriatric

Comply with established standards and practices; may be asked to modify or reassign duties as necessary

Understand and comply with Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures and regulations

Troubleshooting

Moderate chemical, biological and/or low-level radiation exposure

Communication skills for interaction with the health care team, technical services, and patient education

Moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs) or equivalent effort

Ability to withstand the stress and demands of an active position and extensive periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending and sitting

Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, adequate vision and hearing

Ability to operate complex instrumentation

Team player with positive interactions; ability to work irregular/flexible hours

Maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information

Maintain credentials and licensure; trained and competent on limited procedures in Highly Infectious Disease Testing

Read, write, and speak English fluently; color vision test may be required

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree in Laboratory Science

Experience
1-3 years' experience in a hospital laboratory

License/Registration/Certifications
MLT registry through ASCP

Preferred Requirements

N/A

Note:

This position may include modifications to duties at management's discretion and requires compliance with department policies and standards.

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