Lexington Medical Center·Richland County, South Carolina
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine and specialty laboratory testing for inpatients and outpatients to ensure accurate diagnoses and patient outcomes. Responsibilities include processing specimens, calibrating instrumentation, and maintaining strict quality control and safety standards.
Works with others (e.g. coworkers, nurses and physicians and other healthcare workers, laboratory and hospital administration, patients and families) in a teamwork approach that promotes/encourages each person’s contributions toward achieving optimal goals. Informs other personnel of circumstances that may affect the quality of testing and takes the responsibility to initiate appropriate follow-up. Notifies appropriate personnel of critical test results or results that are deemed “alert” values. If interpretation or explanation of test results is sought, the MLS independently takes the responsibility that the appropriate information is given or referred to a supervisor or Pathologist. Courteous and accurate in all communications and follows LMC confidentiality policies. Demonstrates the ability to facilitate learning for coworkers, students, and other members of the health care team and community. This could include both formal and informal facilitation of learning. Maintains established continuing education requirements for national certification and for MLS LMC level requirements. Participates in the teaching of medical laboratory science students/new employees in a clinical setting. Possesses sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences into the provision of care. Differences may include, but are limited to, cultural differences, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age and values. Demonstrates the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating procedures and methods of testing. Creates changes through research utilization and experiential learning. Demonstrates of clinical reasoning, which includes decision-making, critical thinking, and informed experiential knowledge and skill. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
Requires a Bachelor's degree or an active MT/MLS certification from ASCP, NCA, AMT, or AAB. Candidates must be certified or obtain certification within one year of hire.
Market context
Medical Lab Scientist positions in South Carolina are typically tied to ongoing hospital and diagnostic testing needs, so demand is often steady in clinical settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree plus MT/MLS certification or registry eligibility, and they may favor candidates who can meet certification timelines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of accurate, high-volume lab work before applying.
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