medical Lab Technician III-2

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Laboratory Services seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and oversee clinical testing, ensuring accurate results and adherence to SOPs. The role requires troubleshooting instruments and maintaining up-to-date SOPs and training materials.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP BOC certification (or equivalent), and at least three years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical laboratory experience and ability to handle multiple procedures
• Must be able to recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to draft, revise SOPs and related training/validation documents

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing assigned to the department
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in test results
• Establish work priorities and manage multiple procedures simultaneously
• Troubleshoot instruments and system issues
• Maintain and develop SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans and test cases

Skills

Clinical experience

SOP development

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

ASCP BOC certification

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.

Entity Information

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-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 0.3 Work Shift

Job 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 catagorical certification required.

Additional Requirements

• 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 90 days in position.

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.

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

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