Clinical Laboratory Tech I — Quality Testing & Training

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care in Columbia, SC seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT I/II) to support high-quality lab testing. The role includes specimen processing, routine testing, quality control, and instrument maintenance, with ongoing training and education responsibilities.

Requires an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and ASCP BOC certification (or equivalent) with certification within the first year.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required or equivalent.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (BOC/ASCP or equivalent) within first year if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support lab results (65%).
• Prepares specimens for testing and verifies patient ID.
• Performs routine testing using automated and non-automated methods.
• Performs quality control testing and instrument maintenance (25%).
• Supports training and education of personnel.
• Participates in continuing education and adheres to standards of behavior.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Electronic lab systems

Specimen handling

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

MediaLab

ASCP BOC certification

Job description

MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care in Columbia, SC seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT I/II) to support high-quality lab testing. The role includes specimen processing, routine testing, quality control, and instrument maintenance, with ongoing training and education responsibilities.

Requires an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and ASCP BOC certification (or equivalent) with certification within the first year.