Medical Lab Technologist I - FT Nights

musc; Kiawah Island (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support high-quality laboratory patient results. You will perform specimen processing, testing and data entry, with emphasis on accuracy, safety and compliance.

The role includes QC, instrument maintenance and participation in continuing education. Qualified candidates have an Associates in Medical Laboratory Technology, ASCP BOC or equivalent certification, and at least 3 years of clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• ASCP BOC certification or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing and performs accessioning, processing and testing to support patient results.
• Performs QC testing, instrument maintenance and competency activities.
• Notifies and documents critical test results per policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate specimen labeling, data entry and test result documentation.
• Assists in training staff and students and participates in continuing education.

Skills

3+ years clinical experience

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Description Summary

Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.

Work Experience: 3 years or more of clinical experience.

Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities (65%).

• Prepares specimens for testing
• Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
• Evaluates specimen acceptability
• Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs correct labeling practices
• Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
• Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values
• Recognizes computer data problems
• Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
• Performs appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and test
• Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists
• Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system
• Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies
• Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly
• Ensure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocols
• Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels
• Supports test and instrument validation activities
• Other duties as assigned

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-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (25%).

• QC testing is performed correctly, completely and in a timely manner
• QC is documented appropriately
• QC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient results
• Troubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectively
• Documents equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriately
• Process improvement activities are performed and documented
• Follows all procedures and policies as written and approved
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions
• Completes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLab
• Completes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLab

Actively participates in a setting conducive to teaching health care practitioners in Laboratory Services as assigned (10%).

• Assists in the orientation & training of new staff, students and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriate
• Ensures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitioners
• Participate in continuing education
• Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions

Additional 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.

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.

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