Medical Laboratory Technician II

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the CHS - Lab - Fast Flow (Main) team. You will perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests and operate automated instruments.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, at least one year of clinical experience, and ASCP BOC (or equivalent) certification. Safety, privacy and quality control are essential in this fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.
• ASCP BOC (or equivalent) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic lab tests.
• Prepare specimens for testing or microscopic examination.
• Operate automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform quality control and assurance procedures.
• Record lab results in the specified system.
• Follow privacy, safety and biohazard procedures.

Skills

Lab testing

Specimen preparation

Quality control

Equipment operation

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Automated lab instruments

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000486 CHS - Lab - Fast Flow (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

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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