Medical Technologist I- PRN

MUSC Health; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Camden, SC is seeking a Medical Technologist to support a high-quality clinical laboratory. The role involves preparing specimens, performing routine and specialized tests, running quality control, and maintaining instruments.

You will communicate technical information to clinicians and staff, participate in ongoing education, and assist with training. A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field with 0–1 year experience and ASCP BOC certification (or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related discipline with 0–1 year experience.
• Must have met educational requirements for and passed a recognized Certification Examination for Medical Technologist (MLS/CLS) and ASCP BOC certification. If not certified, registry eligible and obtain certification within first year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing
• Perform routine laboratory tests
• Perform specialized laboratory tests
• Perform quality control
• Troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures
• Recognize and evaluate computer data problems
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments
• Perform preventative maintenance
• 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
• Model standards of behavior in daily interactions and activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related medical or scientific discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Medical technologist support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, performs routine laboratory tests, performs specialized laboratory tests, performs quality control, troubleshoots quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognizes and evaluates computer data problems, troubleshoots laboratory instruments, performs preventative maintenance, communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, and models standards of behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing
• Perform routine laboratory tests
• Perform specialized laboratory tests
• Perform quality control
• Troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures
• Recognize and evaluate computer data problems
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments
• Perform preventative maintenance
• 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
• Model standards of behavior in daily interactions and activities

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related medical or scientific discipline with 0-1 year experience.

Required License, Certification, and Registration: Must have met the educational requirements for and passed a recognized Certification Examination for Medical Technologist (also known as Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, CLS). Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC). If not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous)

Additional Job Description

Must have met the educational requirements for and passed a recognized Certification Examination for Medical Technologist (also known as Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, CLS). Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC). If not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment.

EEO Statement

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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