Clinical Laboratory Assistant
MUSC Health
Summary
Responsible for preparing biological specimens such as blood and tissues for medical examination. Supervised by a MLT or MT. Helps primarily in the preparation of samples, recording information, labeling specimens for identification, delivering specimens to the laboratory departments, packing and shipping to reference lab. Assisting with preanalytical workflow and receiving.
Job description
Job Description Summary
Responsible for preparing biological specimens such as blood and tissues for medical examination. Supervised by a MLT or MT. Helps primarily in the preparation of samples, recording information, labeling specimens for identification, delivering specimens to the laboratory departments, packing and shipping to reference lab. Assisting with preanalytical workflow and receiving.
Key Skills
Associate degree or higher in biology, physical science, chemistry, strong work ethic.
Education
High School Degree or Equivalent
Work Experience
0-6 months
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking (Continuous). Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent). Ability to work indoors (Continuous) and outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent). Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent) and in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent). Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent). Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous), twist at the waist (Frequent), and squat (Frequent). Ability to perform pinching operations (Frequent), gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous), firm grasping (Continuous), fine manipulation (Continuous), and reach overhead (Frequent). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous). Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous) and 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" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent). Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent). Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with 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 good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions, Continuous). Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions, Continuous).
Requirements
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- 0-6 months work experience
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stand, sit, and walk continuously
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.