Medical Lab Tech I-1

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. You will prepare specimens, perform routine tests, and participate in quality control and maintenance.

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field; ASCP BOC or equivalent certification preferred, or certification must be obtained within the first year.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related field; certification preferred at hire
• If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment
• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is also acceptable with certification by ASCP BOC or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine laboratory tests
• Conduct quality control and maintenance procedures
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and resolve data issues
• Communicate technical information to medical staff and lay persons
• Assist with training of laboratory personnel and participate in continuing education

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

ASCP BOC Certification or equivalent

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Description Summary

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, performs routine laboratory tests, performs quality control and maintenance procedures, recognizes computer data problems, troubleshoots laboratory instruments, communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, and recognizes normal and abnormal values.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005796 CHS - West Ashley - Medical Center - FSED Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

Job Description Education

Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline. Experience: None. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire, however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Additional Job Description Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Experience: None. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The 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. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. 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.