Part-Time Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a skilled medical laboratory worker to perform routine and specialized tests, prepare specimens, and operate automated instruments. The role requires strict adherence to protocols, quality control, privacy, and safety standards while recording results.

Responsibilities include venipuncture for patients of all ages, accurate data entry, and proper specimen handling. A high school diploma is required; phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–6 months work experience.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; licensure depends on position.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests.
• Prepare specimens for microscopic examination or testing.
• Operate automated laboratory instrumentation.
• Record lab results in the specified system.
• Follow privacy, safety and biohazard procedures and standards.
• Maintain quality control and assurance procedures.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary draws

Data entry

Quality control

Lab safety

Specimen processing

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Automated analyzers

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards. Entity Carolina Family Care, Inc. (CFC) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000094 CFC PC Lab CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours 32

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:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience: 0 – 6 months.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred. State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.

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.

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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. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. 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.