Medical Laboratory Technician II

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to support high-quality clinical testing in a busy lab. You will prepare specimens, perform routine and specialized tests, operate automated instruments, and carry out QC/QA while maintaining privacy and safety standards.

Education: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology; experience: at least one year in a clinical lab; certification: ASCP BOC or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Experience: At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Certification: ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested.
• Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures.
• Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Performs quality control and assurance procedures.
• Records lab results in the specified system.

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Description Summary
Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares 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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000678 CHS - Special Chemistry And Immunology (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.

Additional Job Description

Education: Associates 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.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.

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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