Medical Technologist II- Third, Weekend Nights (Blood Bank)
Company: MUSC
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: June 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary Entity Worker Type Worker Sub-Type Cost Center Pay Rate Type Pay Grade Scheduled Weekly Hours Work Shift Job Description Work Schedule: 6:00pm-6:00am Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital
Authority/Medical Center) Hours Per Week: 40 FLSA Status: Hourly Job summary: Medical technologist support high quality
laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares 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. Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related medical or
scientific discipline with 1 year experience, or Equivalent Work
Experience: 3 years. Required License Certification and Registration: Must have met the educational requirements for and passed a
recognized Certification Examination for Medical Technologist (also
known as Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS or Clinical Laboratory
Scientist, CLS). Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology
Board of Certification (ASCP BOC). If not certified, must be
registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the
first year of employment. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions
while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability
to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in
temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated
areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling
positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and
perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching"
operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities
with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm
grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform
fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to
reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions
with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to
fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities
for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all
directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to
lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up
to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100
lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of
force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required
from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push
a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is
required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability
to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or
at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate
between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine
distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor
movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful
situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected
Positons) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) (Selected Positons) Ability to be qualified physically
for respirator use, initially and as required. Additional Job Description Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or
relevant medical or scientific discipline required. Experience: At
least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory required.
Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by
ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant catagorical certification
required. NOTE: This is a Career Ladder Position. Internal
candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career
Ladder requirements. External candidates are required to complete
Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in
position. 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal
E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment
authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information
about the E-Verify program, please click here:
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