Medical Laboratory Technician I OR Medical Laboratory Technologist I - MUSCP
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- Location
- WEST ASHLEY PRIMARY CARE LAB, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description Summary
Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing. Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.Entity
Carolina Family Care, Inc. (CFC)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000094 CFC PC Lab CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-22Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Medical Laboratory Technician I:
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.
Medical Laboratory Technologist I:
Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepared specimens for testing, performs routine laboratory tests, performs quality control and maintenance procedures, recognizes computer data problems, troubleshoots laboratory instruments, communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values.
Additional Job Description
Medical Laboratory Technician I:
Minimum Required Training and Education:
Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.
Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
Medical Laboratory Technologist I:
Minimum Required Training and Education:
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire. If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.
Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
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