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Piedmont Medical Center · 4 days ago

Med Lab Technician I FT Days - Microbiology

Rock Hill, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Piedmont Medical Center is a community-focused healthcare provider dedicated to improving health and well-being. They are seeking a Med Lab Technician I to perform various laboratory tests and ensure accurate specimen collection and processing while adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Perform various tests to analyze the blood, body fluids and tissues as ordered by Healthcare personnel

Under the general supervision of departmental section supervisors and/or lead techs, precisely and accurately orders, performs and evaluates technical procedures in the different subsections of the clinical laboratory department

Properly collects blood specimens ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as well as employees

Receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner

Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed

Assists with the training of new employees and students

Maintains equipment and supply inventory

Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e. attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures

Maintains knowledge and practices current regulatory guidelines

Prepares and participates in processes relating to regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP and AABB

Follows best practice for infection control in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines

Qualification

Medical Laboratory TechnicianCLIA RegulationsRegistered/Registry-eligibleAssociate DegreeInfection ControlSpecimen CollectionEquipment MaintenanceTraining New Employees