Laboratory Medical Technologist

Position Details

• Title:
  
  Laboratory Medical Technologist
• Location:
  
  Columbia, SC
• Salary: $32.00 per hour
• Hours per Week: 24
• Work Schedule:
  
  PRN, up to 24 hours per week during fall and spring semesters

Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Performs waived and moderately complex testing and analysis in accordance with established protocols, regulatory standards, and good laboratory practices. Ensures accurate and timely reporting of results to support quality patient care.

• Performs hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology and chemistry according to written protocols and good laboratory practices.
• Operates, maintains, and performs routine troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, hematology analyzers, centrifuges, and related instrumentation.
• Accurately documents and communicates test results to medical staff. Provides additional information regarding testing and results as appropriate or upon request.

• Receiving and interpreting laboratory orders, coding, and order entry of outside physician requests.
• Possesses a working knowledge of ICD and CPT codes, and familiarity with electronic ordering and management systems (EMR, LIS, LABCORP LINK, etc.).
• Performs Quality Improvement procedures to include quality control, proficiency testing, and continuing education according to written policies and procedures.

Including proper patient preparation and identification, knowledge of appropriate specimen requirements, labeling, and specimen handling including transport and storage. Will be required to perform venipuncture.

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience, or Associate’s degree and three years of related experience. Must be certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (MT-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, or MLT-ASCP) or the equivalent.

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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