Medical Technologist II

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

10d

About The Position

Provides technical support for laboratory operations. Assembles, configures, and maintains equipment for use in tests and experiments. Operates instrumentation and performs analytical tests as assigned. Records test results and maintains records as instructed. Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. Responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, assist with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution. Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant catagorical certification required.
• Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.
• External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for laboratory operations.
• Assembles, configures, and maintains equipment for use in tests and experiments.
• Operates instrumentation and performs analytical tests as assigned.
• Records test results and maintains records as instructed.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory.
• Responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, assist with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution.
• Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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