Medical Technologist II

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, recognize 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, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities. Laboratory technologist that can analyze chromosomes and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid and tissues. This high complexity testing identifies chromosome abnormalities that assist in diagnosis, prognosis and/or guide treatment of genetic disease in constitutional disorders as well as somatic genetic alterations in cancer, primarily hematologic disease. Independently perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease (hematologic and constitutional) Perform cell culture work – set-up, harvest, slide preparation, slide banding, FISH setup and reagent preparation for a variety of specimen types Assure integrity of specimens throughout all phases of workflow Perform work with the highest standard for accuracy and precision. Understand the basis of each test. Use knowledge to make critical judgements regarding acceptability of test results. Troubleshoot instrumentation and culture/harvest issues Maintain and adhere to accurate documentation for QC/QA logs Enter results and data into EPIC and perform appropriate checks to minimize clerical errors. Recognize, confirm, report and document critical, abnormal, or unusual results. Maintain competency in all tests performed in the cytogenetics laboratory and perform these tests, as assigned. Adheres to standards of professional behavior and MUSC code of conduct Other duties as required

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

Prepare specimens for testing
Perform routine laboratory tests
Perform quality control and maintenance procedures
Recognize 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
Analyze chromosomes and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid and tissues
Independently perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease (hematologic and constitutional)
Perform cell culture work – set-up, harvest, slide preparation, slide banding, FISH setup and reagent preparation for a variety of specimen types
Assure integrity of specimens throughout all phases of workflow
Perform work with the highest standard for accuracy and precision
Understand the basis of each test
Use knowledge to make critical judgements regarding acceptability of test results
Troubleshoot instrumentation and culture/harvest issues
Maintain and adhere to accurate documentation for QC/QA logs
Enter results and data into EPIC and perform appropriate checks to minimize clerical errors
Recognize, confirm, report and document critical, abnormal, or unusual results
Maintain competency in all tests performed in the cytogenetics laboratory and perform these tests, as assigned
Adhere to standards of professional behavior and MUSC code of conduct
Other duties as required