Medical Laboratory Technician II - MUSC

Job Description SummaryMedical Lab Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality con...

Job Description Summary

Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, 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 Advanced technicians perform additional job duties including:  Performing Quality Assurance activities, Implementing new Testing/instrumentation, and Developing and reviewing processes and procedures.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000396 CHS - Diagnostic Microbiology (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Job Description

Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MLTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, 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 Advanced technicians perform additional job duties including:  Performing Quality Assurance activities, Implementing new Testing/instrumentation, and Developing and reviewing processes and procedures.

Additional Job Description

Education: An Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology and certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Certifying Agency (NCA) and three years relevant experience.    

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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