Prisma Health·Greenville, South Carolina
Conducts routine and stat laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases while maintaining strict quality control and safety standards. Responsible for accurate specimen collection, processing, and reporting of results while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Job Summary Conducts routine and stat laboratory tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices under limited supervision.
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Performs analyses using appropriate procedures with precision and accuracy.
Operates instruments and equipment accurately, using established protocol and QC.
Evaluates the results obtained from patient and QC samples to assure validity before reporting values.
Appropriately researches delta flags.
Records and reports result correctly and legibly.
Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results.
Uses correct technique, policy, and protocol in collection and process of all specimens.
Verifies ID of patient, specimen and results.
Properly aliquots specimens.
Properly labels specimens with appropriate information.
Uses correct alternate patient ID procedures if hospital armband is not available (RN ID, use of Typenex bracelets, etc.) Instructs new employees, students and residents at the bench in procedure, technique and theory.
Documents proficiency utilizing individual checklists.
Informs section leader or section manager in a timely manner of problems noted in an individual’s training process.
Restocks an item in use, assuring its availability to the next person/shift.
Maintains work area in a clean, orderly manner.
Documents consistently receipt and opening of a supply.
Monitors expiration dates of all supplies and reagents and follows established protocol.
Reviews pending log, OSR, worksheets, etc. for accuracy and completeness of work.
Takes appropriate action as needed.
Assures proper retention of all specimens for their designated time.
Properly completes CMR in a timely manner.
Leaves documentation (IRA, etc.) for appropriate manager.
Observes and responds correctly and immediately to safety violations and safety drills.
Reports and documents immediately personal exposure to hazardous or infectious situations.
Uses lab biosafety levels, universal precautions guidelines and available safety equipment when needed.
Assures patient safety is maintained throughout collection/procedure (bed rails are returned to the original position, all phlebotomy equipment is removed, and all bleeding has stopped).
Obeys all patient precautions at bedside or noted on order.
Employs good organizational talents and prioritizes tasks.
Utilizes time efficiently.
Reports results in a timely manner.
Consistently observes meal and break periods according to workload and schedule; assesses appropriate times to take breaks.
Reports critical values according to Laboratory policy and documents verbal reports.
Documents read-back of verbal reports Documents personal CE attendance and presentations (1 = std not met; 2 = std met; 3 = 1.5 times std; expected hours per year same for all: FT, PT, PRN).
Completes all objectives from previous evaluation.
Completes all required 6-month and annual competencies in required time frame with documentation in personnel file.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree or equivalent Medical Laboratory Technology Program Degree that meets ASCP or AMT requirements Experience - None defined.
In Lieu Of In lieu of education and experience noted above, a Bachelor's degree in combination with a certificate/diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course (per DD214) may be considered.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses NA
Knowledge of office equipment Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database, data entry) Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Patewood Memorial Hospital Facility 1046 Patewood Hospital Department 10467011 Laboratory-General-PMH Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Requires an Associate degree or equivalent in a Medical Laboratory Technology program that meets ASCP or AMT requirements. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in laboratory procedures and the ability to operate diagnostic equipment accurately.
Market context
Medical lab tech and scientist roles in South Carolina are often driven by steady hospital and diagnostic lab staffing needs, especially for night shifts that keep testing available around the clock. These positions are competitive because employers look for precise analytical skills, strong safety and biosafety compliance, and the right education—an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a bachelor’s degree with a relevant certificate. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your credential match and highlight any hands-on lab or shift experience in your application.