Full-Time
Medical Technologist
Posted on 5/9/2026
Medical University of South Carolina
No salary listed
North, SC, USA
In Person
Category
 Biology & Biotech (1) |
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire; however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment
- Associate 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
- Physical requirements include the 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 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 inches to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent); ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent); ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one or 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); ability to maintain olfactory sensory function (Continuous); ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous)
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
- Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
- Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
Desired Qualifications
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, preferred at the time of hire; if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment