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Job ID: 901363
Job Title
Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Location
Charleston, SC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Evening Shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM) | Weekend and holiday rotation required (expected schedule includes 2 consecutive weekends on, followed by 4 weekends off) | No on-call required | Expected 40 hours/week; facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare specimens and perform routine and specialized laboratory tests in a clinical laboratory setting
- Perform quality control procedures, troubleshoot quality control errors, and carry out preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments
- Recognize and evaluate computer data problems and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed
- Communicate technical laboratory information effectively to both medical professionals and non-clinical personnel
- Assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures and participate in continuing education activities
- Recognize normal and abnormal values and model professional standards of behavior in all daily interactions; note: during hurricane season (June–November), contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science degree in Medical Technology or a relevant medical or scientific discipline
- Certification as a Medical Technician by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant specialty laboratory certification
- Demonstrated experience in Chemistry (required)
- Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Candidates who have previously worked at this facility as permanent or PRN staff must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler
- All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application; approvals are based on facility needs and late requests will not be accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
- Experience in Hematology highly preferred
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems and data troubleshooting
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic clinical laboratory environment with a structured and predictable weekend rotation schedule
- Opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a well-established acute care setting