Medical Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department. They must recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies. The role requires the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously, including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues. Maintaining knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is essential for effective work. The technologist will also develop, draft, and revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries. Excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
• At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• At least three years of clinical experience 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.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Laboratory consistently meets or exceeds all quality, safety, regulatory, certification, and accreditation standards applicable to clinical laboratory operations.
• Oversee Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement for the Laboratory
• Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities
• Prepares specimens for testing
• Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
• Evaluates specimen acceptability
• Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs correct labeling practices
• Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
• Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
• Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values
• Recognizes computer data problems
• Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
• Performs appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and test
• Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists
• Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system
• Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies
• Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly
• Ensure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocols
• Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels
• Supports test and instrument validation and quality control activities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

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