Medical Laboratory Technician - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina

20d

About The Position

Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in diagnosing and monitoring disease states. Follows standardized procedures, helps prepare samples for testing, and analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. The position is responsible for laboratory testing assigned to the department and for recognizing unusual results and resolving discrepancies. It requires prioritizing work, handling multiple procedures simultaneously, and troubleshooting instruments and other problems. The technician maintains knowledge of current Standard Operating Procedures and develops, drafts, and revises SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries. The role also requires excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent; if not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting; bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, use both hands and legs, and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
• Good finger dexterity.
• Ability to qualify physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
• Maintain 20/40 vision with correction and recognize objects both close at hand and at a distance.
• Ability to work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.
• Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing approximately 50 pounds unassisted; exert up to 50 pounds of force; and lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead.
• Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined or cramped spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing assigned to the department.
• Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously, including troubleshooting instruments and other problems or issues.
• Maintain knowledge of current Standard Operating Procedures required to work effectively.
• Develop, draft, and 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: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree