Job Description
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Medical Technologist I to join our Laboratory Services team within our leading academic health center. In this entry-level role, you will perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate, timely results that support high-quality patient care, research, and medical education. Responsibilities include specimen processing, instrument operation and maintenance, quality control, and compliance with CLIA and CAP standards. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an inclusive, innovative environment that fosters professional growth and engagement in cutting-edge healthcare and biomedical research.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests across core laboratory disciplines following standard operating procedures.
- Ensure accurate, timely analysis and reporting of patient results, including verification, validation, and critical value notification.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments; troubleshoot issues and participate in equipment validation.
- Adhere to CLIA, CAP, and hospital regulations, including quality control, proficiency testing, and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and lab staff to support patient care and provide technical guidance as needed.
- Participate in training, competency assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives within Laboratory Services.
- Contribute to research and educational activities consistent with MUSC's academic and innovation-focused mission.
Required Skills
- Clinical laboratory testing (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, transfusion, or related area)
- Operation and maintenance of automated analyzers
- Specimen collection, processing, and handling
- Quality control and quality assurance procedures
- Laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic health records (EHR)
- CLIA/CAP/JCAHO regulatory compliance
- Phlebotomy and sample integrity management
- Infection prevention and biosafety practices
- Data analysis and interpretation of lab results
- Documentation and reporting of critical values
