Medical Technologist

Charleston, SCWhere Southern Charm Welcomes You… The Community – Charleston, SC This city boasts cobblestone streets, well-preserved antebellum architecture, and beautiful waterfront views. Visitors can immerse themselves in the city's rich history at historic sites like Fort Sumter and the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Charleston is also renowned for its vibrant food scene, offering delectable Lowcountry cuisine, seafood, and southern comfort food. Stroll through the historic market area, relax on the beautiful beaches, or take a scenic carriage ride through the city to fully experience the Southern hospitality and timeless beauty that Charleston has to offer.Airport Information: Charleston International Airport Charleston International Airport, situated about 12 miles northwest of downtown Charleston, serves as a modern gateway for domestic and limited international travel. It features a variety of amenities, including diverse dining and shopping options, along with efficient and friendly customer service. The airport plays a vital role in connecting travelers to Charleston's historic charm and the scenic Lowcountry region, offering 30 nonstop flights to destinations across the United States and Canada.About the Facility – Charleston VAMC It offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services to address the unique needs of veterans in the region. Within its state-of-the-art facilities, veterans can access primary care services for routine check-ups and preventive care. The medical center also specializes in providing various forms of specialty care, encompassing fields like cardiology, orthopedics, and neurology, ensuring veterans receive specialized treatment. Surgical services, both inpatient and outpatient, are available to address a wide range of medical conditions. This VA Medical Center places a significant emphasis on mental and behavioral health care, offering counseling, therapy, and treatment for conditions such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety and provides a vital support service, including social work, case management, and rehabilitation programs to address veterans' social and emotional needs.Facility Address: 109 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29401MT - RESPONSIBILITIESThe Medical Technologist shall cover the range of routine and STAT testing on blood, urine, and other body fluids.Collecting, transporting, processing, and evaluating specimens for all lab sections.The Medical Technologist shall perform clinical chemistry and toxicology on automated and semi-automated instruments.Storing and preparing reagents, standards, and calibrators. Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning, and effecting repairs of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Documenting those functions and informing supervisory staff of any problems encountered.Preparing, testing, recording, and interpreting quality control materials. Taking corrective action for out-of-control results, and immediately notifying supervisory staff of any problems encountered.The Medical Technologist tests, verifies, and reports patient test results in accordance with established protocols. Recognizing and responding to indications of malfunctions in testing and reporting. Immediately evaluating current test results to available prior test results for acceptability. Reporting critical results in accordance with established protocols.MT - REQUIREMENTSMust have twelve (12) months as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist with Generalist and Microbiology experience.Must have a B.S. Degree in Medical Technology or one of the Biological Science (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, etc.) from an accredited college or university.The Medical Technologist (MT) shall be certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or an equivalent Medical Laboratory Technician (with appropriate training) and a minimum of one (1) year of experience.Must have certification in Current Basic Life Support (BLS).KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.