Entry-Level Medical Laboratory Technologist

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform diagnostic testing on patient samples and assist physicians in diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. Follows standardized procedures, prepares samples for testing, and analyzes results for accuracy and critical limits.

A Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology is required; ASCP BOC certification or equivalent is preferred, with certification expected within the first year if not already held.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or relevant medical/scientific discipline.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification; preferred at hire, but must be obtained within the first year if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in diagnosis/monitoring.
• Follow standardized procedures and prepare samples for testing.
• Analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Tools

ASCP BOC or equivalent

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform diagnostic testing on patient samples and assist physicians in diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. Follows standardized procedures, prepares samples for testing, and analyzes results for accuracy and critical limits.

A Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology is required; ASCP BOC certification or equivalent is preferred, with certification expected within the first year if not already held.