Love where you work, love your surroundings! Newberry County, nestled approximately 30 minutes away from the Greenville, Spartanburg and Columbia urban areas, is in close proximity to the mountains and the beaches and is a progressive, largely rural area with a sense of history, a feeling of community, and the stability of deeply established roots. Newberry County Memorial Hospital (NCMH) is looking for an MT/MLT to join our team! The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs various clinical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Receives and obtains specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares and applies techniques used in the fields of blood bank, bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, serology, urinalysis, chemistry and morphological examinations. Must maintain and record lab results and quality control in all areas. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performance of instrument maintenance, calibration, and QC
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Performance of quality assurance tasks
- Daily temperature monitoring
- Receiving, processing, and ordering of specimens as needed
- Assistance with phlebotomy procedures
- Assistance with biopsy procedures
- Assistance with inventory control and stocking
- Participation in proficiency testing
- Participation in continuing education
- Other duties as assigned
RequirementsEducation and Experience: Successful completion of an accredited MLT program Associate's degree 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory department preferred. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: National certification (ASCP or equivalent), or eligible*. (*Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire)