High School Diploma or equivalent.
Associate's degree or equivalent; degree in Machine Tool Technology
2 years' experience with associate's degree
5 years' experience without a degree
Knowledge of G and M Codes, AutoCAD, Esprit and Solid Works
Machining experience with manual and CNC milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, Jig grinders

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Medical Laboratory Tech I- Garners Ferry FSED

MUSC

Columbia, SC 29223

Onsite

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
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.
Less than one year of clinical experience
Prolonged standing, sitting, and hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs
Requires vision/hearing to normal range with/without correction and the absence of color blindness
Requires wearing of protective clothing and shoes due to contact with biohazardous materials
Able to read, interpret and apply written labels, instructions and guidelines
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Weekend, holiday, and overtime rotations required to accommodate patient care
Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results
Prepares specimens for testing
Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
Evaluates specimen acceptability
Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system
Performs correct labeling practices
Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values
Recognizes computer data problems
Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
Performs appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and test
Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists
Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system
Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies
Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly
Ensure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocols
Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels
Supports test and instrument validation activities
QC testing is performed correctly, completely and in a timely manner
QC is documented appropriately
QC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient results
Troubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectively
Documents equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriately
Process improvement activities are performed and documented
Follows all procedures and policies as written and approved
Performs and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions
Completes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLab
Completes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLab
Actively participates in a setting conducive to teaching health care practitioners in Laboratory Services as assigned