Medical Laboratory Technician II- PRN

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests, prepare specimens, and operate automated instruments. You will ensure accurate labeling, QC duties, and efficient data entry in electronic systems, supporting high-quality patient results.

The role requires an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, at least one year of clinical experience, and ASCP (or equivalent) certification.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• At least one year of clinical experience.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory results.
• Prepares specimens for testing.
• Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers.
• Evaluates specimen acceptability.
• Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system.
• Performs correct labeling practices.
• Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system.
• Performs routine laboratory testing using automated and non-automated methods.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values.
• Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons.

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

MediaLab

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000867 COL - Lab (FED) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-24 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities.

Duties

• Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities (65%)
• Prepares specimens for testing
• Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
• Evaluates specimen acceptability
• Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs correct labeling practices
• Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
• Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values
• Recognizes computer data problems
• Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
• Performs appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and test
• Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklist
• Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (25%) – QC testing is performed correctly, completely and in a timely manner; QC is documented appropriately; QC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient results
• Troubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectively
• Documents equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriately
• Process improvement activities are performed and documented
• Follows all procedures and policies as written and approved
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions
• Completes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLab
• Completes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLab
• Actively participates in a setting conducive to teaching health care practitioners in Laboratory Services as assigned (10%)
• Assists in the orientation & training of new staff, students and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriate
• Ensures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitioners
• Participate in continuing education
• Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions
• Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system
• Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies
• Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly
• Ensure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocols
• Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels
• Supports test and instrument validation activities

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.

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.