Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a laboratory technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests per established protocols. You will prepare specimens for microscopic examination, operate automated instruments, and record results in our system.

This hourly position involves a 40-hour work week with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and compliance with privacy standards. State licensure requirements may apply depending on the position. MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Performs routine and specialized diagnostic lab tests according to established protocols.
• Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures.
• Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Performs quality control and assurance procedures.
• Records lab results in specified system.

Responsibilities

• Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.

Skills

Lab testing

Specimen prep

Quality control

Record keeping

Privacy & safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Automated laboratory instruments

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000459 CHS - Histopathology & Special Stains (Main)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Job Description

• Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures.
• Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures.
• Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Performs quality control and assurance procedures.
• Records lab results in specified system.
• Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience: 0-6 months

State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.

U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.