5 Lab Assistant jobs in Richland

• MLT I:
  • Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary.
  • Less than one year of clinical experience.

• Prepares specimens for testing
• Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
• Evaluates specimen acceptability
• Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system and middleware
• Performs correct labeling practices
• Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
• Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values and completes all warranted notifications
• Recognizes computer data problems and troubleshoots issues
• Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
• Performs appropriate specimen processing, testing, and interpretation based on sample type and test
• Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists
• Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system and departmental middleware system(s)
• Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies

• Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly
• Ensure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocols
• Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels
• Supports test and instrument validation activities
• Other duties as assigned

• QC testing is performed and documented correctly, completely and in a timely manner
• QC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient results
• Troubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectively
• Documents equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriately
• Process improvement activities are performed and documented
• Follows all procedures and policies as written and approved
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions
• Completes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLab
• Completes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLab

• Assists in the orientation & training of new staff, students and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriate
• Ensures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitioners
• Participate in continuing education
• Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions

3rd Shift (12:00 AM 8:00 AM)

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.
• Anticipated Compensation: $33.43/hour.
• Shift Work: 3rd Shift (12:00 AM 8:00 AM)
• Benefits Offered: Health/Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off per Year: 80 hours per year, to begin accruing from the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: 56 hours per year, to begin accruing from the day of hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

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

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

Third Shift - work hours are 12:00 AM (Midnight) 8:00 AM: Monday (starting Sunday night) to Friday (ending Friday morning). Weekend or holiday shifts may be required based on departmental needs and will be communicated in advance.

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; they are only certified as MLTs, MLSs, or CLSs 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 that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) or health technician.

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

Descriptions of Services:

• To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge: Generalist:

• Abides by all procedures and policies set forth by the Laboratory and Chemistry Department.
• Determines proper collection and timely submission of specimens.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner, following written guidance in Lab policy for specific turnaround time rates.
• Perform and report all tests in accordance with established procedures in an effort to meet specific turn-around-time criteria.
• Performs quality control procedures on assigned instruments and methods as per Quality Control procedure.
• Analyzes and interprets test and control data. Reports result expediently for STAT testing.
• Investigates inconsistent results and initiates corrective actions when warranted.
• Prepares and loads onto the instrument: reagents, calibrators, and quality control materials as needed.

Employees must have proof of the following tests:

• Tuberculosis Testing: A negative Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA). A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive TST or IGRA results. The TST or IGRA testing shall be repeated annually. Measles, Mumps, & Rubella Testing : Provide proof of immunity for contract all contract employees.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity for all contract employees.
• Acellular Pertussis: Provide proof of 1 dose of Tdap vaccination for all contract employees.
• Influenza : Proof that all contract employees have received the annual Influenza vaccine unless it is contraindicated. If the contract employee has a medical contraindication to the vaccine, they shall be required to wear a mask during the Influenza season.
• COVID-19: Proof that all contract employees have received the Covid 19 vaccine unless there is a medical or religious waver. If the contract employee has an approved medical or religious waiver to the vaccine, they shall be required to provide a negative Covid test weekly at the administration and cost of the contractor.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

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

• Clearance Requirements: National Agency Check and Inquiries with Fingerprints 
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Estimate Pay: $32.43/hour.
• Benefits Offered: Health/Dental and Vision
• Paid Tie Off per Year: 80 hours per year, to begin accruing from day of hire. 
• Sick Leave per Year: 56 hours per year, to begin accruing from day of hire. 
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

• 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 that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) or health technician.
• Two Professional References.

• To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Abides by all procedures and policies set forth by the Laboratory and Chemistry Department.
• Determines proper collection and timely submission of specimens.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner, following written guidance in Lab policy for specific turnaround time rates.
• Performs and reports all tests in accordance with established procedures, in an effort to meet specific turn-around-time criteria.
• Performs quality control procedures on assigned instruments and methods as per Quality Control procedure.
• Analyzes and interprets test and control data. Reports results expediently for stat testing.
• Investigates inconsistent results and initiates corrective actions when warranted.
• Prepares and loads onto the instrument: reagents, calibrators and quality control materials as needed.

• Tuberculosis Testing: A negative Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA). A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive TST or IGRA results. The TST or IGRA testing shall be repeated annually.
• Measles, Mumps, & Rubella Testing : Provide proof of immunity for contract all contract employees.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity for all contract employees.
• Acellular Pertussis: Provide proof of 1 dose of Tdap vaccination for all contract employees.
• I n fluenza : Proof that all contract employees have received the annual Influenza vaccine unless it is contraindicated. If the contract employee has a medical contraindication to the vaccine, they shall be required to wear a mask during the Influenza season.
• COVID-19: Proof that all contract employees have received the Covid 19 vaccine unless there is a medical or religious waver. If the contract employee has an approved medical or religious waver to the vaccine, they shall be required to provide a negative Covid test weekly at the administration and cost of the contra

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