Clinical Lab Technician: Career Ladder Pathway

MUSC Health; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Summerville, SC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support high quality testing in a clinical lab. This PRN role prepares specimens, runs routine tests, and participates in QC and instrument maintenance.

You will communicate results to clinical staff and patients as needed, assist training, and engage in continuing education. Career ladder opportunities exist with required certifications and increasing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology; ASCP BOC certification or equivalent.
• No prior experience required for MLT I; one year experience for II/III preferred (per ladder).
• Certification must be obtained within first year if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Perform quality control and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and recognize data issues.
• Communicate technical information to medical and lay persons.
• Assist training of laboratory personnel and participate in continuing education.
• Recognize normal and abnormal values.

Skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Communication

Training support

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP BOC certification or equivalent

Job description

MUSC Health in Summerville, SC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support high quality testing in a clinical lab. This PRN role prepares specimens, runs routine tests, and participates in QC and instrument maintenance.

You will communicate results to clinical staff and patients as needed, assist training, and engage in continuing education. Career ladder opportunities exist with required certifications and increasing responsibilities.