Medical Laboratory Technician II

musc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ladder position

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities include preparing specimens for testing, operating automated analyzers, performing quality control, recording results, and upholding privacy, safety, and biohazard standards in daily work. The role supports training and ongoing education within a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Experience: At least one year of clinical experience.
• Certification: Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP BOC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff.
• Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures.
• Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Automation tools

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Automated analyzers

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

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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