Medical Lab Technician II
Charleston, SC
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs

Job Title: Med Lab Tech II

Location: Not specified

Job Summary:
Performs laboratory analyses and quality testing independently, following well-defined criteria under minimal supervision. Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of work-related information and working effectively with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals.

Required Qualifications:

• ASCP or NCA registered certification.
• A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology or an associate degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training.
• Completion of at least 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from an accredited college or university and successful completion of a medical lab technician program by a nationally accredited agency.
• Alternatively, completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past 10 years.
• 3 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in operating laboratory instrumentation and performing patient phlebotomy.
• Ability to make sound, well-informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
• Effective communication skills and ability to use standard office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, and computer terminals.

Additional Information:

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stooping required.
• May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, infectious materials, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, and communicable diseases.
• Fast-paced, high-traffic work environment with potential interruptions and stress.
• May require taking call and/or working weekends/holidays based on department needs.