Medical Technologist II

Medical University of South Carolina; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support diagnostic testing in a clinical laboratory. You will prepare specimens, perform routine tests, and assist with instrument maintenance and QC procedures.

A Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field is required, with at least one year of lab experience and ASCP BOC certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• ASCP BOC certification or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in diagnosis and monitoring of disease states.
• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related discipline

Job description

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

CC000679 CHS - Special Hematology & Flow Cytometry (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

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 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 catagorical 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.

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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