Lab Tech I: Kickstart Your Clinical Diagnostics Career

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support high quality clinical lab testing. Responsibilities include specimen prep, routine testing, QC, and instrument maintenance, with training duties and ongoing education.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field; ASCP BOC certification preferred, with certification within the first year if not already certified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field.
• ASCP BOC certification (or equivalent) preferred at hire; if not, certification within first year.
• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical lab.
• Prepares specimens for testing and performs routine tests.
• Performs quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Troubleshoots laboratory instruments and data issues.
• Trains laboratory personnel and participates in continuing education.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Instrument troubleshooting

Staff training

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP BOC certification or equivalent

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support high quality clinical lab testing. Responsibilities include specimen prep, routine testing, QC, and instrument maintenance, with training duties and ongoing education.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field; ASCP BOC certification preferred, with certification within the first year if not already certified.