Medical Technologist I

ACHE; James Island, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Medical Technologist I to join our Laboratory Services team on James Island. The entry-level role performs routine and specialized diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate, timely results that support patient care, research, and education.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, adhere to CLIA/CAP standards, participate in training, and contribute to research and teaching activities within MUSC's academic environment.

Qualifications

• ASCP or AMT Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist certification (or eligibility).
• State licensure if required.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests across core laboratory disciplines following SOPs.
• Ensure accurate, timely analysis and reporting of patient results.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments; troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Quality control

Instrument operation

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Clinical collaboration

Education

ASCP/AMT certification eligibility

Tools

LIS

EHR

Automated analyzers

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Medical Technologist I to join our Laboratory Services team within our leading academic health center. In this entry-level role, you will perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate, timely results that support high-quality patient care, research, and medical education. Responsibilities include specimen processing, instrument operation and maintenance, quality control, and compliance with CLIA and CAP standards. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an inclusive, innovative environment that fosters professional growth and engagement in cutting‑edge healthcare and biomedical research.

• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests across core laboratory disciplines following standard operating procedures.
• Ensure accurate, timely analysis and reporting of patient results, including verification, validation, and critical value notification.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments; troubleshoot issues and participate in equipment validation.
• Adhere to CLIA, CAP, and hospital regulations, including quality control, proficiency testing, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and lab staff to support patient care and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Participate in training, competency assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives within Laboratory Services.
• Contribute to research and educational activities consistent with MUSC's academic and innovation-focused mission.
• Clinical laboratory testing (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, transfusion, or related area)
• Operation and maintenance of automated analyzers
• Specimen collection, processing, and handling
• Quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic health records (EHR)
• CLIA/CAP/JCAHO regulatory compliance
• Phlebotomy and sample integrity management
• Infection prevention and biosafety practices
• Data analysis and interpretation of lab results
• Documentation and reporting of critical values
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• ASCP or AMT Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist certification (or eligibility)
• State licensure if required
• BLS certification preferred