Medical Technologist I

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform diagnostic testing on patient samples and assist physicians in diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. Follows standardized procedures, prepares samples for testing, and analyzes results for accuracy and critical limits.

A Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology is required; ASCP BOC certification or equivalent is preferred, with certification expected within the first year if not already held.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or relevant medical/scientific discipline.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification; preferred at hire, but must be obtained within the first year if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in diagnosis/monitoring.
• Follow standardized procedures and prepare samples for testing.
• Analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Tools

ASCP BOC or equivalent

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.

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

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000481 CHS - Lab - Cytogenetics-Genomics (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

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.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline. Experience: None. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire, however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

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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