Medical Laboratory Technician - Sumter

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Certification incentives

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) in Sumter, SC is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests at the point of care, prepare specimens, operate automated instruments, and maintain quality control and data records in accordance with established procedures.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology and ASCP certification (or eligibility to sit for the exam within the first year).

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology.
• ASCP certification required or eligible to take within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests per established protocols.
• Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures.
• Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Performs quality control and assurance procedures.
• Records lab results in the specified system.
• Follows privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.

Skills

Lab testing

Specimen prep

Quality control

Instrumentation

Data entry

Safety procedures

Education

Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Automated analyzers

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

Supports high quality Point of Care Testing (POCT) testing at the point of service. Point of Care Testing (POCT) SOP development and regulatory compliance as well as performing training and competency assessment of clinical services personnel. Performs quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, evaluations, and correlations of POCT instrumentation. Reviews and evaluates POCT data and patient results for acceptability; resolves aberrant data and results; Effective communication skills; model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities; routinely rounds on customers to ensure needs are met. Performs other duties as required.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC005266 MCP - CHS - Sumter Infusion

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

19

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.

Minimum Education and Experience:

An Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). If not certified, must be registry eligible and enrolled to take certification exam during the first year of employment

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

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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