Medical Technologist

Job Description Summary The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department, recognizing unusual test results, resolving discrepancies, establishing work priorities, and handling multiple procedures simultaneously, including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues. They maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), develop, draft, revise SOPs and training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries, and maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel. Responsibilities Ensures Laboratory consistently meets or exceeds all quality, safety, regulatory, certification, and accreditation standards applicable to clinical laboratory operations. (Weight-35%) Leads and supports care team members participation in IMPROVE projects. Ensures care team members are knowledgeable of applicable standards and demonstrate consistent performance adhering to standards. Ensure core competencies are uploaded and managed using MediaLab. Ensures care team members perform critical task competencies as required to meet accrediting agencies’ guidelines. Ensures EOC and safety rounds are conducted weekly and documented appropriately. Complete CAP self-inspections/biannual inspection with minimal deficiencies and assist in the development of corrective actions for deficiencies noted during inspection. Ensures all policies and procedures are uploaded and maintained in MediaLab, up to date with current practices. Ensures all services are delivered in accordance with established standards of care and best practices in clinical laboratory science. Review and investigate Shield forms in a timely manner. Review all Quality Control and Maintenance records for completeness and any potential issues of concern. Identify problems and trends and implement effective corrective action. Participate in problem resolution and approach it as a process improvement opportunity. Identify opportunities for improvement. 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 (Weight - 35%). 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. Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required. Experience: At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory (Minimum three years for some sections) required. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of regulatory requirements, policies, and procedural standards. Career Ladder / Additional Information 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. EEO Statement 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. 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