MUSCP - Clinical Lab Assistant

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• Provide quality venipuncture or capillary service for patients of all ages with lab orders by a physician while practicing universal precautions. Perform venipuncture with a timely and cost effective approach as deemed appropriate by this organization.
• Responsible for accurate data entry of patient demographic information and assays ordered into all computer applications. Provide and maintain lab documents to include faxed results as specified by the organization and regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for proper processing and handling of specimens in accordance to the specific guidelines of MUSCP/MUSCPPC or other reference laboratories. Ensure quality assurance by documenting any remedial actions and communicating information as appropriate.
• Maintain medical supplies in accordance with cost effective parameters established by MUSCP/MUSCPPC to perform job tasks.
• Responsible for decontamination of assigned areas and documenting the information.
• Attend in services and meetings and participate in committees and continuing education as requested.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 06months. State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.

Required Licensure Certifications Registrations:Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist kneel climb stairs reach in all directions fully use both hands and legs possess good finger dexterity perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift lower push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs / unassisted exert up to 50 lbs of force lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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