COMPLETE Medical Lab Technician - Charleston

Job Description Summary

Performs moderate and high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This position performs routine laboratory testing, quality control testing, general and instrument maintenance, calling of critical and questionable results to appropriate providers, and resulting of test using laboratory information systems. Additionally, this role performs general troubleshooting of instrumentation, communicating technical information to appropriate persons.
This position also helps with evening workflow and processing of pre-analytical processing of biological specimens in Central Lab Receiving.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000486 CHS - Lab - Fast Flow (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: An Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). If not certified, must be registry eligible and enrolled to take certification exam during the first year of employment

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

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