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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

Position eligible for a **$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS**.

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
• MRI
• 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).” (from kids.kiddle.com).  For more information, please visit: Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com
 

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.

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