Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Technologist (MLT)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Description SummaryBehind Every Diagnosis Is a Great Lab Professional Turn Results Into Answers. Make an Impact Behind the Scenes. EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker TypeEmployee Worker Sub-Type​Regular Cost CenterCC001462 LAN - Clinical Lab (LMC) Pay Rate TypeHourly Pay GradeHealth-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours36 Work ShiftJob DescriptionLooking for a laboratory career where your skills truly matter? Join MUSC Health as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and become an essential part of the team helping providers make timely, informed decisions for their patients. From routine testing to complex laboratory analysis, your work helps provide the answers that guide patient care every day. Whether you are an experienced laboratory professional or looking for an opportunity to continue building your clinical laboratory expertise, we want to hear from you! What You’ll Do As a member of our laboratory team, you will:Perform routine, specialized, moderate, and high-complexity laboratory testing on blood and body fluid specimens within the scope of your qualificationsProduce accurate, reliable, and timely test results that support critical patient-care decisionsFollow established quality control and quality assurance standardsPerform instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenanceMaintain required laboratory records, documentation, and statistical data in accordance with regulatory requirementsAssist throughout laboratory areas as needed to support efficient operations and patient careCollect chain-of-custody urine drug screens as requiredHelp orient and train new employees and students on laboratory policies and proceduresCollaborate with a team of healthcare professionals committed to quality, accuracy, and exceptional patient careProvide coverage for other shifts when necessary to support laboratory operationsAdditional Job DescriptionMedical Technologist (MT) Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and medical laboratory experience meeting applicable qualification requirements.Certification: Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Science (MT or MLS) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.Must meet applicable qualification requirements for testing personnel under 42 CFR §493.1489. Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Education: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and medical laboratory experience meeting applicable qualification requirements.Certification: Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).Must meet applicable CLIA testing personnel qualification requirements. Why Laboratory Professionals MatterYou may not always be at the bedside, but your work is behind countless patient-care decisions.Every specimen matters. Every result matters. Every detail matters. If you’re looking for an opportunity to put your laboratory expertise to work as part of a healthcare team focused on quality, accuracy, collaboration, and patient care, we encourage you to apply. Bring Your Skills to MUSC Health Your expertise helps turn a specimen into an answer — and an answer into better patient care. Apply today and discover where your laboratory career can take you at MUSC Health.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.Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: