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Medical University of South Carolina

Medical Technologist I

Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Overview

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

Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine and specialized laboratory tests. Conduct quality control, troubleshoot QC errors, and perform maintenance procedures. Recognize and evaluate computer data problems and troubleshoot laboratory instruments. Perform preventative maintenance and communicate technical information to medical and lay persons. Assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures and participate in continuing education. Recognize normal and abnormal values and model Standards of Behavior in daily activities. Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type

Employee Worker Sub-Type

Temporary Cost Center

CC000867 COL - Lab (FED) Pay Rate Type

Hourly Pay Grade

Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours

12 Work Shift

— Job Description

Job summary: Medical technologist support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform 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. 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. Notes

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. E-Verify

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please contact the appropriate program information source.

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