Medical Technologist I- PRN

About the role

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, performs routine and specialized laboratory tests, performs quality control, troubleshoots quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognizes and evaluates computer data problems, troubleshoots laboratory instruments, performs preventative maintenance, communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, and models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for testing
• Performs routine laboratory tests
• Performs specialized laboratory tests
• Performs quality control
• Troubleshoots quality control errors and maintenance procedures
• Recognizes and evaluates computer data problems
• Troubleshoots laboratory instruments
• Performs preventative maintenance
• Communicates technical information to medical and lay persons
• Affords assistance with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures
• Participates in continuing education
• Recognizes normal and abnormal values
• Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related medical or scientific discipline with 0-1 year experience
• 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

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, performing job functions from kneeling positions, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, squatting, performing "pinching" operations, performing gross motor activities with fingers and hands, performing firm grasping with fingers and hands, performing fine manipulation with fingers and hands, reaching overhead, performing repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, using lower extremities for balance and coordination, reaching in all directions, lifting and carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, lifting/lowering objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted, 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, maintaining good olfactory sensory function, being qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required, maintaining good tactile sensory function, and dealing effectively with stressful situations.

Skills

• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Hourly rate, Pay Grade Health-25

Schedule

Rotating shifts, Overtime as required

Entity/Organization

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours Per Week

12

FLSA Status

Not specified

Additional Information

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.

E-Verify Participation

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