Medical Technologist
Company: Physicians East
Location: Greenville
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Medical Technologist FLSA Status: Non-Exempt About the role We
are looking for an employee with experience working in a Clinical
Laboratory. Knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and
procedures required. This candidate will be expected to perform
quality control testing, calibrations, and maintenance of
laboratory analyzers. This candidate will be responsible for
testing patient samples, reporting results and keeping appropriate
documentation. Candidates with a knowledge of quality assurance
measures are preferred. Candidates who possess strong detail
oriented and interpersonal and leadership skills will excel in this
position. Supervision Received: Reports to Director of Operations
and Laboratory Manager Typical Physical Demands: Requires full
range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and
eye-hand coordination. Frequent walking, sitting, bending, and
standing required for extended periods of time. Lift and carry
items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires visual acuity and normal
color perception. Typical Working Conditions: Exposure to
communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation,
medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic
environment. Responsibilities GENERAL DUTIES: (This list may not
include all duties assigned) Prepare bone marrow aspirates and
biopsies for analysis, as well as fine needle aspirates per
procedure manual. Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen
handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining
records of patient test results. Familiarity with all standard and
customary tests required. Maintain records that demonstrate that
proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as
patient samples for procedures described in 2 above. Adhere to
quality assurance policies, corrective action policies and
preventive maintenance policies for procedures described above.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate
from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Immediately notify technical supervisor when identifying problems
that may adversely affect test performance if problem cannot be
corrected. Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, and quality
control. Maintain log sheets for equipment maintenance. Perform
processes in Orchard LIS necessary for job duties. Print and review
Levey- Jennings graphs and quality control results from the LIS or
analyzer Perform paperwork necessary for departmental requirements.
Perform review of pending orders daily to ensure all samples have
been received and processed. Contact providers and/or clinical
staff with abnormal/critical results based on policy guidelines.
Review Critical Results report daily to ensure notification of all
critical lab values Develop an open line of communication with
coworkers and manager Prepare blood and urine specimens to be sent
out to reference labs. Perform specimen processing duties when
necessary. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly
fashion. Put away supplies upon receipt. Keep biohazard trash at an
acceptable level. Assist with monitoring inventory of supplies.
Attend safety classes and other continuing education classes as
offered by Physicians East. Perform continuing education yearly as
required by Physicians East. Maintain proficiency in using the LIS
and EMR as required by Physicians East. This job description
outlines the basic day to day requirements for a MLT at Physicians
East Laboratory. Additional duties not outlined here may be
required as needed. Location & commitments Full Time role based at
our Greenville (other) location, Monday-Friday with hours ranging
between the hours of 7:00 am until work is completed after closing
at 5:30 pm. Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken
care, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely
manner. Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary.
Candidate requirements Bachelor of Science degree in Medical
Technology or related field with ASCP or NCS certification
required. Two or more years of experience in all clinical areas of
the laboratory preferred. Disclaimer Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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