Medical Laboratory Technician II

Medical Laboratory Technician IIPerforms 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.Location: Columbia, South CarolinaDepartment: LaboratoryDivision: Clinical & Research Support ServicesEmployment Type: Full TimeEntity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type: EmployeeWorker Sub-Type: RegularCost Center: CC000866 COL - Lab (DMC)Pay Rate Type: HourlyPay Grade: Health-24Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Work Shift:Job Description: 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.Duties: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 (65%)Prepares specimens for testingPerforms positive patient identification using two identifiersEvaluates specimen acceptabilityPerforms specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer systemPerforms correct labeling practicesPerforms order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer systemPerforms routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established proceduresRecognizes normal and abnormal laboratory valuesRecognizes computer data problemsCommunicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of BehaviorsPerforms appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and testCreates and reviews test/specimen pending worklistPerforms quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (25%)QC testing is performed correctly, completely and in a timely mannerQC is documented appropriatelyQC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient resultsTroubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectivelyDocuments equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriatelyProcess improvement activities are performed and documentedFollows all procedures and policies as written and approvedPerforms and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructionsCompletes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLabCompletes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLabActively participates in a setting conducive to teaching health care practitioners in Laboratory Services as assigned (10%)Assists in the orientation & training of new staff, students and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriateEnsures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitionersParticipate in continuing educationModels Standards of Behavior in daily interactionsProficient in electronic laboratory computer systemNotifies/Documents critical test results using established policiesEnsures assigned benches are stocked accordinglyEnsure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocolsEnsures reagents are ordered at designated par levelsSupports test and instrument validation activitiesAdditional Job Description: Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Experience: At least one year of clinical experience. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. 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.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.Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.