Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

Ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, high-impact clinical laboratory? Looking for a role where your expertise directly supports patient care and outcomes? The Medical Technologist performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests as ordered by the medical staff in a CLIA-licensed and COLA-accredited laboratory. Candidates must be certified through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other recognized National Certification agency. This position requires a high aptitude for problem-solving as well as the ability to convey information concerning the technical aspects of a wide array of tests and procedures. The individual will also serve as the Lab Safety Officer and assist with laboratory procurement.

Primary Job Duties:

• Performs waived and moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures
• Utilizes the electronic Medical Record and Laboratory Information Systems
• Specimen collection including phlebotomy
• Assists with Laboratory Procurement and Inventory control
• Laboratory Safety Officer
• Supports the accreditation activities per the standards of CLIA, COLA, and AAAHC

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Generous annual and sick leave accrual, along with 13 paid holidays.
• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina's capital city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Certification as MT, MLS or MLT by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other recognized National Certification Agency.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and information sources for clinical laboratory applications including current laboratory methods, equipment and materials. Knowledge of human physiology. Skill in the use of precision tools and complex laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Ability to prepare and maintain laboratory records and communicate effectively. The ability to prepare and present technical training of laboratory activities. The ability to perceive colors normally and make olfactory distinctions.

Position will typically work 37.5 hours per/week, however based on duties of position, individual may be called to assist with campus and individual crisis during evenings and weekends and during peak periods of high patient volume. During emergency and weather-related events, this position is considered essential personnel.