Medical Laboratory Technician - MUSCP

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic testing and assist in monitoring various disease states. This role involves laboratory testing, recognizing unusual test results, and developing standard operating procedures. An Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required along with certification within the first year. While no prior experience is needed, the position demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively within the department. The role offers a weekly schedule of 40 hours, with responsibilities centered around ensuring accurate testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent is required within the first year.
• No prior experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing assigned to the department.
• Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Maintain knowledge of current SOPs.
• Develop, draft, and revise SOPs and training documents.
• Communicate effectively with department personnel.

Skills

Laboratory testing

SOP knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing. Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Entity

Carolina Family Care, Inc. (CFC)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000094 CFC PC Lab CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

• Responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department.
• Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.
• Maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to work effectively.
• Develop, draft, revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries.
• Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel.

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Experience

None.

Certification

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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