Medical Laboratory Technician II- PRN Weekend Day, Every Other

Job Description Summary Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare 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. (MLT I 1 year experience) Job Requirements Prepares specimens for testing Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers Evaluates specimen acceptability Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system and middleware 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 and completes all warranted notifications Recognizes computer data problems and troubleshoots issues Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors Performs appropriate specimen processing, testing, and interpretation based on sample type and test Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system and departmental middleware system(s) Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly Ensures 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 activities Other duties as assigned QC testing is performed and documented correctly, completely and in a timely manner QC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient results Troubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectively Documents equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriately Process improvement activities are performed and documented Follows all procedures and policies as written and approved Performs and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions Completes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLab Completes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLab Assists in the orientation & training of new staff, students and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriate Ensures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitioners Participates in continuing education Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Director, Manager, Coordinator or Team Leader in a timely manner Qualifications Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent At least one year of clinical experience Internal candidates must meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements External candidates must complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days MLT II requires a greater than one year of clinical experience 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. The 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, see #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co