Medical Technologist III

About the role

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, performs routine laboratory tests, performs quality control and maintenance procedures, recognizes computer data problems, troubleshoots laboratory instruments, 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

• Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
• Experience: At least three years of clinical experience required.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required.

Qualifications

• Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.
• External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Skills

• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Pay Grade: Health-27

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40