Medical Technologist I

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

11d

About The Position

Supports high-quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. The Medical Technologist prepares specimens, performs routine and specialized laboratory tests, conducts quality control, troubleshoots quality-control errors and laboratory instruments, and performs maintenance procedures. The role includes recognizing and evaluating computer data problems, communicating technical information to medical and lay audiences, assisting with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participating in continuing education, recognizing normal and abnormal values, and modeling Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a relevant medical or scientific discipline.
• If not certified at hire, obtain the required certification within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification, preferred at the time of hire.

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.

What This Job Offers

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