Medical Technologist II
Charleston, South Carolina
Roper Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Tech II

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Perform routine and special diagnostic laboratory procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, accessioning, quality control, instrument operation and maintenance, data evaluation, and assisting with laboratory administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Verify specimen integrity, prioritize tasks, interpret data, and document appropriately.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues.
• Use laboratory information systems for ordering, receiving, canceling tests, and documenting results.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, laboratory staff, physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow laboratory and hospital policies, maintain safety standards, and participate in continuing education.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with medical necessity and billing regulations.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends and holidays based on department needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Medical Lab Technician experience, including experience within the last year.
• Medical Technologist experience.
• ASCP, NCA, or AMT certification.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, or a Bachelor's degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
• Corrected hearing and vision within normal range; normal color perception required.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and biohazardous materials.
• Fast-paced, high-traffic, and potentially stressful laboratory environment.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.