MLT I

Location Union, SC
Facility Union Medical Center
Department Lab-UMC
Schedule - Shift - Hours Per Diem - Days - 7a-7p and 7A-1p
Job Category Clinical Technicians
Salary Job Grade 016
Req #: 63944

Summary

Position Summary

An MLT I 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. A MLT I must follow established laboratory standards, practices, and procedures. Understands and complies with the Behavior Standards and department policies, procedures and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Associate degree in a laboratory related science with completion of an approved technical training program or equivalent experience.

Experience

0-1 year

License/Registration/Certifications

MLT registry eligible

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Core Job Responsibilities

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.
Must be able to make decisions about sample collection and handling and perform testing of samples.
Must be able to perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control.
Must be able to maintain accurate records and reporting of test results with the knowledge of critical values.
Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position while responding calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
Must possess ability to make decisions and use appropriate judgement.
Must be able to work as a team member, demonstrating good interpersonal skills.
Must be able to communicate professionally with physicians, management and staff.
Whiles 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.

Additional Information

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.

Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.