Medical Technologist Coordinator (Diagnostic Microbiology)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist Coordinator works closely with the Supervisor and assists in the oversight of work processes and work groups within the laboratory. Is responsible for relaying communications between management and staff. Assists with problem resolution to technical and personnel issues that surface in daily laboratory operations. Leads team building effort and fosters an open and creative environment within the laboratory. Attends meetings and makes recommendations to streamline workflows between the laboratory and the clinics to better serve patient care. Assists with the validation, optimization, and implementation of highly complex state of the art technologies in a rapidly growing laboratory. Serves as subject matter expert on laboratory procedures, and contact person for troubleshooting of assays and instrumentation. Shares responsibility for training and competency assessments of laboratory staff, and collaborates with supervisor on performance management and quality issues. Maintains the laboratory in a constant state of readiness, and in compliance with all applicable accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.
• At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty Certification in Clinical Laboratory section preferred.
• Completion of Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements for Medical Technologist IV/Specialist within 6 months in position.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the oversight of work processes and work groups within the laboratory.
• Relays communications between management and staff.
• Assists with problem resolution to technical and personnel issues.
• Leads team building efforts and fosters an open and creative environment.
• Attends meetings and makes recommendations to streamline workflows.
• Assists with the validation, optimization, and implementation of new technologies.
• Serves as subject matter expert on laboratory procedures.
• Acts as a contact person for troubleshooting of assays and instrumentation.
• Shares responsibility for training and competency assessments of laboratory staff.
• Collaborates with supervisor on performance management and quality issues.
• Maintains the laboratory in a constant state of readiness and compliance with accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.
• MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding.
• The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science.
• MUSC Health operates a 750 bed medical center, including a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, Ashley River Tower, Hollings Cancer Center, a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry.
• More than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.
• U.S. News & World Report placed MUSC among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50.
• MUSC Medical Center is one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level