Medical Laboratory Technician II

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking Medical Laboratory Technicians to support clinical laboratory testing. MLTs prepare specimens, run routine and specialized tests, perform quality control, and help maintain instruments and data accuracy.

Advanced technicians may engage in QA activities, instrument testing, and process optimization. The role requires an associate degree in MLT, 1+ year clinical experience, and ASCP BOC or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine lab assays.
• Perform quality control and troubleshoot QC errors.
• Communicate technical information to medical and laypersons and assist training of staff.

Skills

Quality control

Equipment troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000396 CHS - Diagnostic Microbiology (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, 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.

MLT Advanced technicians perform additional job duties including: Performing Quality Assurance activities, Implementing new Testing/instrumentation, and Developing and reviewing processes and procedures.

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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