Medical Technologist II

Medical Technologist II

Charleston, South Carolina

Laboratory

Clinical & Research Support Services

Full Time

Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary

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!) 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.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000679 CHS - Special Hematology & Flow Cytometry (Main)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Job Description

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.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required. Experience: At least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory required. Certification: Certification as a medical laboratory scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required. NOTE: This is a career ladder position. 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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The medical university of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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