MUSCP - Clinical Lab Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and compassionate team at a forward-thinking healthcare institution. This role focuses on providing high-quality venipuncture and capillary services for patients, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining excellent customer service. You will be responsible for accurate data entry and specimen handling, contributing to a supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous learning. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working with enthusiastic individuals, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a fulfilling career where your skills can make a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent, with 0-6 months experience.
• State licensure and/or certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality venipuncture and capillary services for patients of all ages.
• Ensure accurate data entry and proper specimen handling according to guidelines.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer Service

Data Entry

Specimen Handling

Education

High School Degree

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provide quality venipuncture or capillary services for patients including pediatric with lab orders, while practicing universal precautions in a timely and cost effective approach, as well as ensuring all lab tests ordered are recorded on the lab router and within the LIS in compliance with all Federal and State regulations while maintaining excellent customer service. Position covers all locations and requires flexibility to be assigned to and rotate to all sites.

Entity

MUSC Health Partners (MHP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005084 CFC PC John’s Island

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

• Provide quality venipuncture or capillary service for patients of all ages with lab orders by a physician, while practicing universal precautions. Perform venipuncture with a timely and cost effective approach as deemed appropriate by this organization.
• Responsible for accurate data entry of patient demographic information and assays ordered into all computer applications. Provide and maintain lab documents to include faxed results as specified by the organization and regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for proper processing and handling of specimens in accordance to the specific guidelines of MUSCP/MUSCP-PC or other reference laboratories. Ensure quality assurance by documenting any remedial actions and communicating information as appropriate.
• Maintain medical supplies in accordance with cost effective parameters established by MUSCP/MUSCP-PC to perform job tasks.
• Responsible for decontamination of assigned areas and documenting the information.
• Attend in services and meetings and participate in committees and continuing education as requested.

Minimum Training and Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6 months. State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

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.