Medical Laboratory Technician II

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, recognize 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, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities. (MLT I <1 year experience and MLT II >1 year experience) Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000866 COL - Lab (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Job Description: Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare specimens for testing , perform routine laboratory tests , perform quality control and maintenance procedures, r ecognize 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 , and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities. (MLT I <1 year experience and MLT II >1 year experie nce) MLT I/II Requirements (Educ/work/licensure, registry or certification): MLT I: 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. Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary. Less than one year of clinical experience. MLT II: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent Greater than one year of clinical experience Physical Requirements: Requirements include prolonged standing, sitting, and hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires vision/hearing to normal range with/without correction and the absence of color blindness. Requires wearing of protective clothing and shoes due to contact with biohazardous materials. Able to read, interpret and apply written labels, instructions and guidelines. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Weekend, holiday, and overtime rotations to accommodate patient care. Job Requirements: Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities (60%) Prepares specimens for testing Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers Evaluates specimen acceptability Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system and middleware Performs correct labeling practices Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values and completes all warranted notifications Recognizes computer data problems and troubleshoots issues Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors Performs appropriate specimen processing, testing, and interpretation based on sample type and test Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system and departmental middleware system(s) Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies Additional Job Description MLT I/II Requirements (Educ/work/licensure, registry or certification): MLT I: 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. Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary. Less than one year of clinical experience. MLT II: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent Greater than one year of clinical experience 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. 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Requirements

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent
Greater than one year of clinical experience
Requirements include prolonged standing, sitting, and hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Requires vision/hearing to normal range with/without correction and the absence of color blindness.
Requires wearing of protective clothing and shoes due to contact with biohazardous materials.
Able to read, interpret and apply written labels, instructions and guidelines.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities (60%)
Prepares specimens for testing
Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
Evaluates specimen acceptability
Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system and middleware
Performs correct labeling practices
Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values and completes all warranted notifications
Recognizes computer data problems and troubleshoots issues
Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
Performs appropriate specimen processing, testing, and interpretation based on sample type and test
Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists
Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system and departmental middleware system(s)
Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies