Medical Laboratory Technician II

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technicians support high-quality testing in a clinical laboratory. They prepare specimens, conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, troubleshoot quality-control errors and laboratory instruments, evaluate computer data problems, and perform preventative maintenance. They communicate technical information to medical and lay audiences, 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. Advanced MLT technicians also perform quality-assurance activities, implement new testing and instrumentation, and develop and review processes and procedures. This is a career ladder position. Internal candidates must submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements; external candidates must complete those requirements within 90 days in the position.

Requirements

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
At least one year of clinical experience.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.
Internal candidates must submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.
External candidates must complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in the position.

Responsibilities

Prepare specimens for testing.
Perform routine laboratory tests.
Perform specialized laboratory tests.
Perform quality control and troubleshoot quality-control errors.
Perform maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance.
Recognize and evaluate computer data problems.
Troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
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.
Model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.
For advanced MLT technicians: perform quality-assurance activities; implement new testing and instrumentation; and develop and review processes and procedures.