Medical Laboratory Tech I- Garners Ferry FSED
Job Description
Job Description Summary MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care, a part of MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care. Our MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care, located at 7624 Garners Ferry Rd, offers a seamless, patient-centered approach to care. From illnesses and injuries to more serious or life-threatening conditions, our world-class care team is fully equipped to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
CC005786 COL - Garners Ferry - Medical Center
Hourly
Health-22
Work Shift
Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLT I 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. (Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. Requires wearing of protective clothing and shoes due to contact with biohazardous materials. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Weekend, holiday, and overtime rotations required to accommodate patient care.
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 (65%)
Prepares specimens for testing
Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system 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 computer data problems
Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system 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
Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (25%) QC testing is performed correctly, completely and in a timely manner
QC is documented appropriately
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
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
Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care. Our MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care, located at 7624 Garners Ferry Rd, offers a seamless, patient-centered approach to care. From illnesses and injuries to more serious or life-threatening conditions, our world-class care team is fully equipped to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
CC005786 COL - Garners Ferry - Medical Center
Hourly
Health-22
Work Shift
Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLT I 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. (Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. Requires wearing of protective clothing and shoes due to contact with biohazardous materials. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Weekend, holiday, and overtime rotations required to accommodate patient care.
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 (65%)
Prepares specimens for testing
Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system 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 computer data problems
Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system 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
Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (25%) QC testing is performed correctly, completely and in a timely manner
QC is documented appropriately
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
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
Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
