Medical Technologist II

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Medical Technologist II to join our Laboratory Services team. In this role, you will perform complex laboratory testing, analyze and validate results, ensure quality control, and support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions. You will collaborate with clinicians, mentor junior staff, and uphold regulatory and safety standards. MUSC offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for professional growth, participation in cutting-edge research, and meaningful contributions to patient care and medical advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and routine diagnostic testing in designated laboratory areas in accordance with established protocols and regulatory standards to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Verify patient identification, specimen integrity, and test orders; prepare, label, and process specimens following strict chain-of-custody, safety, and quality procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory analyzers and instruments, ensuring minimal downtime and reliable performance.
• Review and interpret quality control results, identify shifts and trends, take corrective action, and document all activities in compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and MUSC policies.
• Analyze, validate, and release test results in the laboratory information system (LIS), promptly communicating critical or stat values to providers and documenting notifications.
• Apply sound clinical judgment in recognizing unusual or discordant test findings, initiating repeat or reflex testing, and escalating concerns to supervisors or pathologists as appropriate.
• Contribute to training, mentoring, and competency assessment of new technologists, technicians, students, and residents, modeling best practices and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Participate in method validation, instrument correlation, proficiency testing, and process improvement initiatives that support MUSC's academic, research, and clinical missions.
• Follow all infection prevention, biosafety, and chemical safety procedures, maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant work area.
• Collaborate with colleagues, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative, inclusive environment to support patient-centered care and academic excellence.

Required Skills

• Clinical laboratory testing (hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, immunology, microbiology or blood bank/transfusion services)
• Operation, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of automated analyzers and laboratory instruments
• Specimen processing, handling, and labeling in accordance with laboratory protocols
• Quality control analysis, interpretation, and documentation
• Use of laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical records (EMR)
• Application of CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards
• Infection prevention and biosafety procedures
• Data analysis and critical result interpretation
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection (as needed)
• Effective communication with clinicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Time management in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical laboratory
• Training and mentoring of junior staff and students