Medical Technologist II

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support high quality clinical testing. Prepare specimens, perform routine tests, and participate in quality control and instrument maintenance. Communicate technical information to medical staff and assist with training.

Must have BS in Medical Technology and ASCP BOC certification or equivalent. At least one year of clinical lab experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related discipline required.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Certification as MLS by ASCP BOC or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Contribute to quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Communicate results to medical staff and assist with staff training.

Skills

Clinical laboratory skills

Quality control procedures

Troubleshooting instruments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Job description

Job Summary

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepared specimens for testing, performs routine laboratory tests, performs quality control and maintenance procedures, recognizes computer data problems, troubleshoots laboratory instruments, 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.

Employment Details

• Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular
• Cost Center CC005753
• CHS – Lab - Bluffton Medical Pavilion (Offsite)
• Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 30
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)

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, Department of health and human services Clinical laboratory Technologist, or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required.

Career Ladder Position

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.

Company Overview

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

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team.

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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Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.

There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.

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