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Medical Laboratory Technician II- PRN Weekend Day, Every Other
The Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine laboratory testing, specimen processing, and quality control to support accurate patient results. They also assist in training staff, troubleshooting laboratory instruments, and maintaining laboratory supplies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and possess at least one year of clinical experience. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent is required.
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 and MLT II >1 year experience) Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000866 COL - Lab (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-24 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Description: Work Schedule: 6a-6p 9 First Shift
Job Description
Job Requirements: 1. 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 (60%)
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
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 activities
Other duties as assigned 2. Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (20%)
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 3. Actively 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 appropriate
Ensures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitioners
Participate in continuing education
Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions 4. Additional Miscellaneous Tasks a. Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Director, Manager, Coordinator or Team Leader in a timely manner (10%) MLT II: o Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology o Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent o Greater than one year of clinical experience Additional
Job Description: Additional
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. Additional
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. 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.
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E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.
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