Medical Lab Technician III

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Laboratory professional to perform assigned tests and troubleshoot instruments at Summerville Medical Center. You will manage multiple procedures, maintain SOPs, and draft validation plans, ensuring clear communication within Laboratory Services.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (or related field), ASCP BOC certification, and at least three years of clinical experience. Career ladder opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• ASCP BOC or equivalent certification required.
• Career ladder requirements apply for internal/external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing assigned to the department.
• Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish work priorities and handle several procedures, including instrument troubleshooting.
• Maintain knowledge of SOPs and contribute to drafting/revising SOPs, training docs, and validation plans.
• Maintain excellent communication with the Department and Laboratory Services staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization & multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication with departments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field

ASCP BOC Certification or equivalent

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP Board of Certification - MLT or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department. Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies. Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues. Maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to work effectively. Develop, draft, revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries. Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel.

Employment Details

• Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type: Employee – Worker Sub-Type Regular
• Cost Center: CC005903 CHS - Summerville Medical Center - FSED
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-25
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
• Work Shift: Job Description

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
• Experience: At least three years of clinical experience required.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required.
• NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.
• Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Experience: At least three years of clinical experience.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.
• NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 6 months in position.

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

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.