Medical Technologist I

Medical Technologist I

Charleston, South Carolina

Laboratory

Clinical & Research Support Services

Full Time

Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform quality control and maintenance procedures, recognize computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Job Description

Laboratory technologist that can analyze chromosomes and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) data from bone marrow, blood, amniotic fluid and tissues. This high complexity testing identifies chromosome abnormalities that assist in diagnosis, prognosis and/or guide treatment of genetic disease in constitutional disorders as well as somatic genetic alterations in cancer, primarily hematologic disease.

• Independently perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease (hematologic and constitutional)
• Perform cell culture work – set-up, harvest, slide preparation, slide banding, FISH setup and reagent preparation for a variety of specimen types
• Assure integrity of specimens throughout all phases of workflow
• Perform work with the highest standard for accuracy and precision.
• Understand the basis of each test. Use knowledge to make critical judgements regarding acceptability of test results.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and culture/harvest issues
• Maintain and adhere to accurate documentation for QC/QA logs
• Enter results and data into EPIC and perform appropriate checks to minimize clerical errors. Recognize, confirm, report and document critical, abnormal, or unusual results.
• Maintain competency in all tests performed in the cytogenetics laboratory and perform these tests, as assigned.
• Adheres to standards of professional behavior and MUSC code of conduct
• Other duties as required

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline. Experience: None. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire, however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

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.