Medical Lab Tech I-4

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) in Charleston, SC is seeking a Laboratory Technician (PRN) to support high-quality testing in our clinical laboratory. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or a related field, with certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP BOC) preferred or to be obtained within the first year.

An Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is also referenced in the job description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or relevant medical/scientific discipline.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP BOC) or equivalent, or must obtain within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Performs quality control and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoots laboratory instruments and communicates technical information to medical and lay persons.
• Assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures and participates in continuing education.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal values.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Instrument troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

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.

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

PRN

Cost Center

CC005796 CHS - West Ashley - Medical Center - FSED

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

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!

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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