MUSCP - Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Float) - Charleston

Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Summary Provide quality venipuncture or capillary services for patients including pediatric with lab orders, while practicing universal precautions in a timely and cost effective approach, as well as ensuring all lab tests ordered are recorded on the lab router and within the LIS in compliance with all Federal and State regulations while maintaining excellent customer service. Position covers all locations and requires flexibility to be assigned to and rotate to all sites. This Clinical Laboratory Assistant will be floating between MUSC Health East Cooper, MUSC Health West, MUSC Health North and Clements Ferry Pavilion. Entity Carolina Family Care, Inc. (CFC) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Regular Cost Center CC000094 CFC PC Lab CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description 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/MUSCP-PC 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/MUSCP-PC 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: 0-6months . State licensure and/or professional certification requirement /s dependent on position. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred. State licensure and/or professional certification requirement /s dependent on position. 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 . 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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