Medical Technologist II
About The Position
The Medical Technologist performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards. The Medical Technologist Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepared specimens for testing, performs routine laboratory tests, performs quality control and maintenance procedures, recognizes computer data problems, troubleshoots laboratory instruments, communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values.
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
- Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures.
- Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures.
- Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Performs quality control and assurance procedures.
- Records lab results in specified system.
- Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.
- Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory.
- Prepared specimens for testing
- Performs routine laboratory tests
- Recognizes computer data problems
- Troubleshoots laboratory instruments
- Communicates technical information to medical and lay persons
- Assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures
- Participates in continuing education
- Recognizes normal and abnormal values.
Benefits
- Hefty Sign On Bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Free dental insurance
- Low-cost medical
- Robust pension plan (fully vested after 8 years that's a check for the rest of your life!)
- Career ladders and professional growth at South Carolina’s #1 hospital!
- Shift differential pay – earn more for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts! (Up to $5.30 added to your hourly rate!)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
