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Job Description

Job Description

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist overnights for a hospital laboratory in Anderson, South Carolina. This position involves performing clinical laboratory testing to support patient diagnosis and treatment, maintaining laboratory equipment and participating in quality improvement activities.

About the Client

Our client is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia. With more than a century of history in the region, the organization operates hospitals and outpatient facilities offering a wide range of medical and diagnostic services. Its Anderson hospital provides acute care and specialty services to the surrounding communities.

Living and Working in Anderson, SC

Located in Upstate South Carolina near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Anderson offers a smaller-city lifestyle with easy access to Lake Hartwell, Clemson and Greenville. The area has plenty of opportunities for boating, hiking and other outdoor activities, along with a downtown featuring local restaurants and shops. It's a good option for someone who enjoys a quieter pace without being too far from larger cities.

Position Overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist will perform laboratory testing on patient specimens according to established procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory instrumentation, supporting quality improvement efforts and assisting with the evaluation and implementation of laboratory testing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of laboratory equipment and instrumentation within the assigned department.
• Participate in laboratory quality improvement activities.
• Use laboratory information systems and other applicable computer programs.
• Assist with the evaluation, implementation and maintenance of laboratory tests and procedures.
• Support training and evaluation of students, new employee orientation and employee cross-training as assigned.
• Complete required continuing education credits annually.
• Use laboratory supplies and resources responsibly.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional conduct and promptly report potential compliance concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
• MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP) or another nationally recognized registry credential.
• Working knowledge of clinical laboratory testing procedures and instrumentation.
• Ability to use laboratory computer systems and follow established testing procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with laboratory staff and support training activities as assigned.
• Open to new grads

Work Environment

This position involves prolonged standing, frequent walking, bending, reaching and repetitive hand movements. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required. The work is performed in a hospital laboratory with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment and established safety procedures are required.

Salary, Shift, Benefits

• Salary: Starting at $27.50 base pay
• Shift: Overnights 8pm-6:30am w/ rotating weekend
• Shift Differential: $2.25/hr for weekdays, $5/hr on weekends
• Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision, Generous PTO, Paid Holidays

About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 23 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

If at any time during the application process, you need accommodation, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com for assistance.

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