Medical Technologist I

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Laboratory Technician/Technologist to analyze chromosomes and perform FISH on diverse specimen types. You will culture cells, prepare slides, perform tests, and verify results with high precision.

You will document findings in EPIC, adhere to QC/QA processes, and support ongoing training and education for lab staff within a large academic medical center.

Qualifikationen

• Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Experience: None (MLT I) to 3+ years (MLT III) depending on level.
• Certification: ASCP BOC or equivalent.
• Career ladder pathway is described and internal/external criteria noted.

Aufgaben

• Perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease (hematologic and constitutional).
• Set up cell culture, harvest, slide prep, staining, and FISH prep.
• Enter results into EPIC and ensure QC/QA logs are accurate.
• Maintain documentation and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Adhere to professional standards and MUSC code of conduct.

Kenntnisse

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Communication

Training

Ausbildung

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Certification ASCP-BOC or equivalent

Career ladder eligibility

Tools

EPIC

Cytogenetics instruments

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, recognize computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities. 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-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Laboratory technologist that can analyze chromosomes and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid and tissues. This high complexity testing identifies chromosome abnormalities that assist in diagnosis, prognosis and/or guide treatment of genetic disease in constitutional disorders as well as somatic genetic alterations in cancer, primarily hematologic disease.

Independently perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease (hematologic and constitutional). Perform cell culture work – set-up, harvest, slide preparation, slide banding, FISH setup and reagent preparation for a variety of specimen types. Assure integrity of specimens throughout all phases of workflow. Perform work with the highest standard for accuracy and precision. Understand the basis of each test. Use knowledge to make critical judgements regarding acceptability of test results. Troubleshoot instrumentation and culture/harvest issues. Maintain and adhere to accurate documentation for QC/QA logs. Enter results and data into EPIC and perform appropriate checks to minimize clerical errors. Recognize, confirm, report and document critical, abnormal, or unusual results. Maintain competency in all tests performed in the cytogenetics laboratory and perform these tests, as assigned. Adheres to standards of professional behavior and MUSC code of conduct. Other duties as required.

Additional Job Description Requirements:

Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technologist Career Ladder

Medical Laboratory Technician I Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Experience: None.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.
• NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Medical Laboratory Technician II Minimum Requirements:

• 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.
• NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Medical Laboratory Technician III Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Experience: At least three years of clinical experience.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.
• NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 6 months in position.

Medical Technologist I Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Medical Technologist II Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory required.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required.
• NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Medical Technologist III Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
• Experience: At least three years of clinical experience required.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required.
• NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous
• Sitting: Continuous
• Walking: Continuous
• Climbing stairs: Infrequent
• Working indoors: Continuous
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
• Working from elevated areas: Frequent
• Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
• Kneeling: Infrequent
• Bending at the waist: Continuous
• Twisting at the waist: Frequent
• Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent
• Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Reaching overhead: Frequent
• Reaching in all directions: Continuous
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
• Full use of both legs: Continuous
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
• Lifting lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
• Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
• Examples: Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
• Examples: Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
• Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
• Color discrimination: Continuous
• Depth perception: Continuous
• Peripheral vision: Continuous
• Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
• Tactile sensory function: Continuous
• Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
• Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous
• Rotating shifts: Frequent
• Overtime as required: Frequent
• Latex-safe environment: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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