Medical Technologist II- Second Shift

Job Description SummaryMedical 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 IMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularCost CenterCC000866 COL - Lab (DMC)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-24Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionWork Schedule: 11am-9:30pJob Description: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 IMLT I:Associates degree in Medical Laboratory TechnologyCertification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary.Less than one year of clinical experience.MLT II:Associates degree in Medical Laboratory TechnologyCertification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalentGreater than one year of clinical experiencePhysical Requirements:Requirements include prolonged standing, sitting, and hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires vision/hearing to normal range with/without correction and the absence of colorblindness. Requires wearing of protective clothing and shoes due to contact with biohazardous materials. Able to read, interpret and apply written labels, instructions and guidelines. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Weekend, holiday, and overtime rotations required to accommodate patient care.Job Requirements: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 testingPerforms positive patient identification using two identifiersEvaluates specimen acceptabilityPerforms specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system and middlewarePerforms 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 values and completes all warranted notificationsRecognizes computer data problems and troubleshoots issuesCommunicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of BehaviorsPerforms appropriate specimen processing, testing, and interpretation based on sample type and testCreates and reviews test/specimen pending worklistsProficient in electronic laboratory computer system and departmental middleware system(s)Notifies/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 activitiesOther duties as assignedPerforms quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (20%)QC testing is performed and documented correctly, completely and in a timely mannerQC 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 interactionsAdditional Miscellaneous Tasksa. Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Director, Manager, Coordinator or Team Leader in a timely manner (10%)Additional Job DescriptionMLT I/II Requirements (Educ/work/licensure, registry or certification):MLT I:Associates degree in Medical Laboratory TechnologyCertification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary.Less than one year of clinical experience.MLT II:Associates degree in Medical Laboratory TechnologyCertification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalentGreater than one year of clinical experienceIf 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.