Medical Technologist Coordinator Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Medical Technologist Coordinator position in Charleston, South Carolina, offered by the Hospital Authority (MUHA), involves overseeing daily lab operations, performing quality assurance activities, implementing new testing/instrumentation, developing and reviewing processes and procedures, and ensuring compliance with accrediting agency standards. The role requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant discipline, at least five years of clinical laboratory experience, and certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent. Specialty certification in a clinical laboratory section is preferred. Completion of Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements for Medical Technologist IV/Specialist within 6 months in the position is necessary.
Job Description
Medical Technologist Coordinator
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical Technologist Coordinator
R-0000045061
Charleston, South Carolina
Laboratory
Clinical & Research Support Services
Full Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
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-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Medical Technologists support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MTs 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. Coordinators perform additional job duties including: Overseeing daily lap operations, Performing Quality Assurance activities, Implementing new Testing/instrumentation, Developing and reviewing processes and procedures, and Ensuring compliance of accrediting agency standards
Additional Job Description
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required.
Experience:
At least five years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
Certification:
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant catagorical certification. Specialty Certification in Clinical Laboratory section preferred.
NOTE:
Completion of Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements for Medical Technologist IV/Specialist within 6 months in position.
