Medical Laboratory Technician I - (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support high-quality laboratory testing. The role involves sample processing, quality control, and assisting with training new staff. Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and certification by ASCP.

Responsibilities include performing routine laboratory tests, maintaining instruments, and ensuring accurate documentation. The position requires at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.
• Greater than one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing.
• Conduct quality control testing and instrument maintenance.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff.

Skills

Laboratory testing proficiency

Troubleshooting laboratory instruments

Quality control processes

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Job Description Summary

Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, recognize computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Job Responsibilities

1. Sample Assessment and Processing (60%)

• Perform sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, and supply/stock maintenance activities.
• Prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform positive patient identification using two identifiers.
• Evaluate specimen acceptability.
• Perform specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system and middleware.
• Perform correct labeling practices.
• Perform order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system.
• Perform routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods following established procedures.
• Recognize normal and abnormal laboratory values and complete all warranted notifications.
• Recognize computer data problems and troubleshoot issues.
• Communicate technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors.
• Perform appropriate specimen processing, testing, and interpretation based on sample type and test.
• Create and review test/specimen pending worklists.
• Be proficient in electronic laboratory computer system and departmental middleware system(s).
• Notify/documents critical test results using established policies.
• Ensure assigned benches are stocked accordingly.
• Ensure new lots/shipment reagents are quality‑controlled in accordance with manufacturer procedures and established laboratory protocols.
• Ensure reagents are ordered at designated par levels.
• Support test and instrument validation activities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

2. Quality Control and Instrument Maintenance (20%)

• Perform QC testing, instrument maintenance, and competency‑related activities.
• Document QC testing correctly, completely and in a timely manner.
• Verify QC prior to reporting patient results.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instruments and results effectively.
• Document equipment problems and resolutions on tracking logs and discrepancy forms, and communicate to team appropriately.
• Perform process improvement activities and document them.
• Follow all procedures and policies as written and approved.
• Perform and document instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions.
• Complete procedure and policy sign‑off deadlines using MediaLab.
• Complete competency documentation deadlines using MediaLab.

3. Teaching and Training (10%)

• Assist in orientation and training of new staff, students and residents.
• Provide timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriate.
• Ensure positive experiences for students, residents and healthcare practitioners.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions.

4. Additional Miscellaneous Tasks (10%)

• Complete additional tasks assigned by the Director, Manager, Coordinator or Team Leader in a timely manner.

Qualifications for MLT II

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.
• Greater than one year of clinical experience.

Additional Job Description

• Education: Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Experience: At least one year of clinical experience.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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