Medical Technologist I- 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri ,Every 3rd Weekend

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Medical Technologist I supports high-quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. The role prepares specimens, performs routine and specialized laboratory tests, conducts quality control, troubleshoots quality-control errors and laboratory instruments, carries out maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance, and recognizes and evaluates computer-data problems. The technologist communicates technical information to medical and lay audiences, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, and models the organization’s Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

This is an hourly employee position with a 40-hour scheduled workweek. The position is listed as second shift, Monday through Friday, with every third weekend. The role may involve rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related medical or scientific discipline.
• 0–1 year of experience.
• Must have met the educational requirements for and passed a recognized Medical Technologist certification examination, also known as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC); if not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Perform specialized laboratory tests.
• Perform quality control and troubleshoot quality-control errors and maintenance procedures.
• Recognize and evaluate computer-data problems.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and perform preventive maintenance.
• 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