Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Technologist (MLT)
About The Position
MUSC Health is seeking a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to support laboratory operations and help providers make timely, informed patient-care decisions. The position performs routine through high-complexity testing on blood and body-fluid specimens within the employee’s qualifications, producing accurate, reliable, and timely results. The role also supports quality standards, instrument upkeep, documentation, training, and coverage across laboratory shifts as needed. Candidates may qualify through the Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician education and certification pathways described in the posting. The position is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), in the LAN Clinical Lab cost center, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. MUSC Health describes its laboratory team as focused on quality, accuracy, collaboration, and patient care.
Requirements
- For the Medical Technologist pathway: a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and medical laboratory experience meeting applicable qualification requirements.
- For the Medical Technologist pathway: certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT or MLS) through ASCP or equivalent.
- For the Medical Technologist pathway: meet applicable testing-personnel qualification requirements under 42 CFR §493.1489.
- For the Medical Laboratory Technician pathway: an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and medical laboratory experience meeting applicable qualification requirements.
- For the Medical Laboratory Technician pathway: certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) through ASCP.
- For the Medical Laboratory Technician pathway: meet applicable CLIA testing-personnel qualification requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine, specialized, moderate, and high-complexity laboratory testing on blood and body-fluid specimens within the scope of qualifications.
- Produce accurate, reliable, and timely test results to support patient-care decisions.
- Follow established quality-control and quality-assurance standards.
- Perform instrument function checks, troubleshoot instruments, and conduct preventative maintenance.
- Maintain required laboratory records, documentation, and statistical data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist throughout laboratory areas as needed to support efficient operations and patient care.
- Collect chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
- Help orient and train new employees and students on laboratory policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support quality, accuracy, and patient care.
- Provide coverage for other shifts when necessary to support laboratory operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
