Part-Time Medical Laboratory Technician I - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department.
• Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.
• Maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to work effectively.
• Develop, draft, revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries.
• Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree