Medical Lab Tech / Medical Technologist - (Kiawah Island)

MUSC Health; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) on Kiawah Island is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for a full-time role to support high-quality laboratory testing in a clinical setting.

You will prepare specimens, run routine tests, perform QC, troubleshoot instruments, and communicate results to medical staff. Education and certification requirements apply, with ASCP BOC preferred and certification to be obtained within the first year.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a relevant medical or scientific discipline.
• Certification: ASCP BOC or equivalent certification; certification must be obtained within the first year if not certified.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Perform quality control and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and resolve data issues.
• Communicate technical information to medical staff and laypersons.
• Assist with training of laboratory personnel and participate in continuing education.
• Recognize normal and abnormal values in test results.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related discipline

ASCP BOC certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepared 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, recognizes normal and abnormal values.

Job Description Summary

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepared 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, recognizes normal and abnormal values.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005431 CHS - Sea Island Medical Center

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Location:

Kiawah Island

Schedule:

Full time

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
  • Standing: Continuous
  • Sitting: Continuous
  • Walking: Continuous
  • Climbing stairs: Infrequent
  • Working indoors: Continuous
  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
  • Working from elevated areas: Frequent
  • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
  • Kneeling: Infrequent
  • Bending at the waist: Continuous
  • Twisting at the waist: Frequent
  • Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
  • Pinching operations: Frequent
  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Reaching overhead: Frequent
  • Reaching in all directions: Continuous
  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
  • Full use of both legs: Continuous
  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
    • Examples:
    • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
    • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
    • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
  • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
  • Color discrimination: Continuous
  • Depth perception: Continuous
  • Peripheral vision: Continuous
  • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
  • Tactile sensory function: Continuous
  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
  • Selected Positions
    • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
    • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
  • Effective stress management: Continuous
  • Rotating shifts: Frequent
  • Overtime as required: Frequent
  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous
    

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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