Medical Technologist IV

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform department testing and resolve discrepancies. You will prioritize multiple procedures and troubleshoot instruments, while maintaining SOP knowledge and developing training/validation materials.

Qualifications include a BS in Medical Technology, 5+ years of clinical experience, and ASCP BOC certification (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or relevant discipline required.
• At least five years of clinical experience required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent required.
• Specialty certification or Master's degree in related field or leadership.
• Career Ladder position with internal/external requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing assigned to the department.
• Recognize unusual results and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish work priorities and handle multiple procedures including instrument troubleshooting.
• Maintain knowledge of SOPs and develop/revise SOPs and training documents.
• Communicate effectively with the department and Laboratory Services personnel.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide team support.

Skills

Laboratory testing

SOP drafting

Instrument troubleshooting

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field

ASCP BOC certification or equivalent

Specialty certification or Master's degree

Tools

Flow Cytometry instruments

Hematology analyzers

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department. Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies. Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues. Maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to work effectively. Develop, draft, revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries. Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel. Acts as a subject matter expert for the team, and assists with additional support for personnel.

Entity and Contract Information

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.

Experience

At least five years of clinical experience required.

Certification

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required.

Specialty Certification or Advanced Degree

Specialty certification or Master's Degree in a related field or leadership.

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 ICCEE Career Ladder requirements within 1 year in position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Job Description

Responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department. Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies. Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues. Maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to work effectively. Develop, draft, revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries. Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel. Acts as a subject matter expert for the team, and assists with additional support for personnel.

Company Culture and Opportunities

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. 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.

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.

U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50.

The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.