Medical Lab Technologist I - FT Nights

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Laboratory Services team. This role requires an Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and ASCP BOC certification, with 3+ years of clinical experience.

The incumbent will prepare specimens, perform tests, ensure proper labeling, and document results using the electronic laboratory system. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years or more of clinical laboratory experience.
• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and ASCP BOC or equivalent certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related discipline preferred, certification may be required within first year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency activities.
• Perform routine laboratory testing using established procedures.
• Identify normal and abnormal laboratory values and document results.
• Notify and document critical results per policy.
• Ensure reagents and materials are stocked and quality controlled.
• Assist in orientation and training of staff and students.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Communication of test results

Troubleshooting laboratory equipment

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related discipline

ASCP BOC or equivalent certification

Tools

Electronic laboratory computer system (LIS)

MediaLab

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.

• 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.

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

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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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. 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. 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.