Medical Technologist I - PRN

About the role

A medical technologist supports high-quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. They prepare specimens for testing, perform routine and specialized laboratory tests, conduct quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing
• Performs routine laboratory tests
• Performs specialized laboratory tests
• Conducts quality control
• Trains laboratory personnel in routine procedures
• Participates in continuing education
• Recognizes normal and abnormal values

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related medical or scientific discipline with 0-1 year experience
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC)
• If not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment

Qualifications

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors, working outside in temperature extremes, working from elevated areas, working in confined/cramped spaces, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, squatting, performing pinching operations, performing gross motor activities, performing firm grasping, performing fine manipulation, reaching overhead, performing repetitive motions, using both legs, using lower extremities for balance and coordination, reaching in all directions, lifting and carrying 50 lbs., lifting/lowering objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches, lifting from 36" to overhead 25 lbs., exerting up to 50 lbs. of force, maintaining 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes, seeing and recognizing objects close at hand or at a distance, matching or discriminating between colors, determining distance/relationship between objects; depth perception, having good peripheral vision capabilities, maintaining hearing acuity, with correction, performing gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements, dealing effectively with stressful situations, working rotating shifts, working overtime as required, working in a latex-safe environment, maintaining tactile sensory functions, and being qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Technical knowledge
• Problem-solving abilities
• Training and mentoring skills
• Continuing education

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Hourly rate as per the pay grade Health-22

Schedule

Rotating shifts, as per the entity schedule

Entity/Organization

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours Per Week

40

FLSA Status

Hourly

Additional Job Description

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related medical or scientific discipline with 0-1 year experience. Required License Certification And Registration: Must have met the educational requirements for and passed a recognized Certification Examination for Medical Technologist (also known as Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, CLS). Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC). If not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.