Medical Lab Scientist​/Medical Lab Technician; MLT - Physician Partners Lab

Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Physician Partners Lab

Location: Charleston, SC

Salary: $64,019.00 - $

Sign‑On Bonus: $7,500

Schedule: Monday‑Friday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm / 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm;
Rotating Saturdays

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Performs routine and special diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision‑making following established standards, policies and procedures. Performs phlebotomy and accessioning duties as needed. Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in the technical and administrative functions of the laboratory.

• Technical Procedures:
  Responsible for testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure that the test results meet the lab’s definition of quality—accurate, timely, appropriate, and useful. Verifies specimen integrity, sets priorities, evaluates and interprets data, takes appropriate action per policy, performs documentation, assists in evaluation and implementation of new methods, and helps maintain policy/procedure manuals and CAP inspections. Is aware of resources and works efficiently to prevent waste.
• Instrumentation:
  Responsible for the proper operation of instruments, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to enable test results to be timely and accurate. Operates lab instruments as assigned, performs instrument QC, documents results, and takes appropriate action. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots instrument problems, understands theory of instrument operations and mechanical functions, and seeks help when necessary.
• Information Handling:
  Responsible for proper use of Cerner/STAR according to policy/procedure in ordering/receiving/canceling tests, reviewing/verification of results. Reviews pending lists and follows up on pending tests. Documents all actions appropriately in the computer. Maintains patient confidentiality per established policies.
• Communication / Customer Service:
  Communicates information to supervisors, pathologists, coworkers, laboratory staff on other shifts, outside departments—accurately, timely, clearly, and professionally. Follows through on communications, responds as appropriate. Answers laboratory phones, directs parties or gives appropriate information. Communicates with physicians, nurses, and patients to assist them with their needs. Maintains good rapport with peers, management, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Compliance / Safety:
  Is aware of and follows laboratory and hospital policies/procedures. Informs Supervisor of issues or problems involving laboratory or hospital safety. Maintains a safe work environment. Is knowledgeable of and follows regulations pertaining to medical necessity and billing as applicable to the job. Completes all mandatory education and participates in available continuing education programs. Works to meet department performance improvement goals.

• ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registered as an MT, MLS, or IMLS.

• B.S. in Medical Technology, or a Bachelor’s degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training (required).
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, candidate must meet the alternate route requirements for education and training as set forth by ASCP, NCA, or AMT in order to be certified by ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

Not required.

• Must be capable of operating laboratory instrumentation, performing patient phlebotomy, and making sound, well‑informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
• Must demonstrate superior work knowledge and ability to organize and communicate clearly.
• Must be able to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.

• Demonstrates excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of work‑related information.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical,…