Medical Laboratory Technician, Columbia, SC

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - 2nd Shift (4:00 pm to 12 midnight)

Location: Columbia VA Healthcare System, William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209

• Clearance Requirements: National Agency Check and Inquiries with Fingerprints
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Estimated Pay: $35.00 per hour.
• Benefits Offered: Health/Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off per year: Up to 80 hours per year, beginning accruing from the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per year: Up to 56 hours per year, beginning accruing from the day of hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Work Schedule: The Medical Laboratory Technician service is required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, including weekends and holidays as needed, on 8-hour shift basis to support testing in the Laboratory.

The positions require individuals to work either of the below shifts depending on laboratory needs and requirements:

• Second Shift: 4:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight, Monday to Friday, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Third Shift: 12:00 midnight to 8:00 AM, Monday to Friday, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications/Credentialing: The Medical Laboratory Technician must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or an equivalent Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification with appropriate training.

• Board certification: Medical Laboratory Technicians are not required to be board certified, only certified as an MLT, MLS, or CLS by the ASCP or AMT.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory, or related science.
• Completion of medical technology clinical practice program and have all licenses, permits, and certifications as required by law and this contract.
• Two years of experience in a health care field demonstrating ability to perform the work or understanding of the work such as medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) or health technician.
• Two professional references.

A generalist is defined as a Medical Laboratory Technician who can perform testing in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory, including Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.

Descriptions of Services:

• To accomplish this job successfully, the individual must perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.
• Report test results following clinic protocols, alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results.
• Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensuring appropriate sampling and maintaining accurate record keeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies; set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Comply with laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge: Generalist

• Abides by procedures and policies of Laboratory and Chemistry Department.
• Determines proper collection and timely submission of specimens.
• Processes specimens in timely manner, following written guidance for turnaround times.
• Performs and reports all tests according to procedures, aiming to meet turnaround-time criteria.
• Performs quality control procedures on assigned instruments and methods per QC procedure.
• Analyzes and interprets test and control data; reports results expeditiously for stat testing.
• Investigates inconsistent results and initiates corrective actions when warranted.
• Prepares and loads reagents, calibrators and quality control materials onto instrument as needed.

Employees must have proof of the following tests:

• Tuberculosis Testing: A negative TB Skin Test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA). A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis must be provided in cases of positive TST or IGRA results. The TST or IGRA testing must be repeated annually.
• Measles, Mumps & Rubella Testing: Proof of immunity for all contract employees.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity for all contract employees.
• Acellular Pertussis: Proof of one dose of Tdap vaccination for all contract employees.
• Influenza: Proof that all contract employees have received the annual influenza vaccine unless contraindicated. Employees with a medical contraindication must wear a mask during influenza season.
• COVID-19: Proof that all contract employees have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless medical or religious waiver. Employees with an approved waiver must provide a negative COVID test weekly at the administration and cost of the contract.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).