Job Description
Summary
Explore laboratory career opportunities at our new MUSC Black River facility!
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Cost Center
CC003461 BLR - Laboratory (BRMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-22
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS / Medical Technologist MT or Medical Laboratory Technician MLT performs a wide variety of duties in the laboratory.
1) Perform Moderate and High Complexity Testing on blood and all types of body fluid specimens.
2) Ability to work in various areas of the Laboratory (i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, etc.)
3) Insure accurate and reliable test results by adhering to instrument maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures.
4) Ability to properly use Laboratory Information System (LIS)
5) Maintains records and statistical data according to regulatory requirements
6) Coordinates with phlebotomy and other hospital staff to ensure proper collection of patient samples
7) Troubleshoot problems with laboratory equipment, test methods, and sample collection
8) Trains new employees and students on laboratory methods, instruments, and policies
9) Ability to communicate patient results and / or problems to Medical or Nursing Staff
10) Good customer service and communication skills
11) Ability to work under pressure of emergency situation
12) Other duties assigned by Supervisor or Laboratory Director
Shifts : This position does need someone with a flexible schedule.
Education : Associate's degree from an accredited college or university. Degree must be in Medical Laboratory Science or one of the biological or chemical sciences.
Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory program preferred.
Experience : One to two years experience working in an accredited laboratory preferred, although will consider new grads as well.
Licenses / Certificates : Certification as a laboratory professional by ASCP , AMT, NCA, or HEW preferred
Additional
Job Description
MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized.
They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day.
Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including :
- 63,500 square feet
- 25 inpatient beds
- Five observation beds
- Two operating rooms
- 16 emergency treatment areas
- CT scanner
- Nuclear medicine
- Mammography
- General radiology department
- Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services
About Black River (Cades, SC) : Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887.
The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864).
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Benefits
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.
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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