Medical Technologist | Lab Safety Lead & Quality

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

13 paid holidays

Paid tuition

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking a Medical Technologist to lead clinical laboratory testing in a CLIA-licensed, COLA-accredited facility. Candidates must be ASCP certified (MT/MLS/MLT) or equivalent and bring strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities include performing waived and moderately complex tests, using EMR/LIS, managing inventory, and supporting safety initiatives as Lab Safety Officer.

Qualifications

• Must be certified MT/MLS/MLT by ASCP or equivalent.
• Requires 4+ years in CLIA/COLA-certified lab to be preferred.
• Experience with EMR/LIS systems is desired.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and moderately complex laboratory tests.
• Utilizes EMR and LIS systems for patient data and results.
• Performs quality control, calibrations, proficiency testing and continuing education.
• Manages Laboratory inventory and procurement per policies.
• Specimen collection with proper labeling and patient prep.

Skills

Lab safety

Quality control

EMR & LIS

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

ASCP Certification

Bachelor’s degree in clinical lab science

Associate’s degree in clinical lab science

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Job description

The University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking a Medical Technologist to lead clinical laboratory testing in a CLIA-licensed, COLA-accredited facility. Candidates must be ASCP certified (MT/MLS/MLT) or equivalent and bring strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities include performing waived and moderately complex tests, using EMR/LIS, managing inventory, and supporting safety initiatives as Lab Safety Officer.