The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Medical Lab Tech/Medical Technologist to perform accurate, timely testing to support patient care and education. Responsibilities include specimen collection and processing, operating and maintaining analyzers, performing chemistry, hematology, and microbiology tests, and validating and reporting results in the LIS. The role contributes to teaching and research by supporting specialized testing, quality initiatives, and process improvements in a collaborative academic health center environment. Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology Collect, label, and process patient specimens according to safety and regulatory standards Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory analyzers and equipment Conduct and document quality control and participate in quality improvement initiatives Validate, interpret, and report test results using the LIS with attention to accuracy and timeliness Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and students in an academic medical environment Support education and research activities through accurate data and specialized testing Follow infection control, safety, and regulatory requirements (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission) Specimen processing Clinical chemistry testing Hematology testing Microbiology techniques Phlebotomy Laboratory information systems (LIS) Quality control and assurance Instrument calibration and maintenance Regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP) Infection control procedures Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k ASCP or equivalent national certification State licensure as required Competency in clinical laboratory instrumentation Training in quality assurance and control Knowledge of CLIA and CAP regulations
