Medical Lab Technologist

ACHE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Medical Lab Tech / Medical Technologist to perform diagnostic testing supporting patient care, research, and education. Responsibilities include processing and analyzing specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory analyzers, performing quality control, and accurately documenting and reporting results.

The role collaborates with clinicians, faculty, and students in a teaching hospital environment, ensuring compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• ASCP or equivalent MLS/MLT certification preferred.
• Eligibility for state licensure as applicable.
• Current training in biosafety and infection control procedures.
• BLS certification preferred in hospital-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on patient specimens.
• Process, label, and store samples according to lab protocols.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analyzers.
• Perform and document quality control and participate in proficiency testing.
• Validate, interpret, and accurately report test results in the LIS.
• Collaborate with clinicians, faculty, and students in a teaching environment.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards (CLIA/CAP).
• Assist with training of students and new staff on lab procedures.
• Support research and educational initiatives through accurate data generation.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Specimen processing

Operation of analyzers

Quality control

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Phlebotomy

Infection control

Data reporting

Education

MLS/MLT certification (ASCP or equivalent)

State licensure eligibility

BLS certification

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Medical Lab Tech / Medical Technologist to perform diagnostic testing supporting patient care, research, and education. Responsibilities include processing and analyzing specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory analyzers, performing quality control, and accurately documenting and reporting results. The role collaborates with clinicians, faculty, and students in a teaching hospital environment, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while supporting innovative research and evidence-based clinical practice.

Key Duties

• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on patient specimens
• Process, label, and store samples according to lab protocols
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analyzers
• Perform and document quality control and participate in proficiency testing
• Validate, interpret, and accurately report test results in the LIS
• Collaborate with clinicians, faculty, and students in a teaching environment
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards (CLIA/CAP)
• Assist with training of students and new staff on lab procedures
• Support research and educational initiatives through accurate data generation
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities

Core Competencies

• Clinical laboratory testing
• Specimen processing
• Operation of analyzers
• Quality control and assurance
• Laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Phlebotomy and sample handling
• Infectious disease and safety protocols
• Result interpretation and validation
• Regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP)
• Data documentation and reporting

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• ASCP or equivalent Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification preferred
• Eligibility for state licensure as applicable
• Current training in biosafety and infection control procedures
• BLS certification preferred in hospital-based settings