<p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>The Laboratory Associate serves as primary point of contact for healthcare providers, patients, and internal departments regarding laboratory testing. The Laboratory Associate manages test cancellations and problem resolution by working directly within the lab to correct errors and ensure accurate reporting. The LA professionally communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, complies with all safety guidelines and models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.</p> <p>Entity</p> <p>Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)</p> <p>Worker Type</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Worker Sub-Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Cost Center</p> <p>CC000495 CHS - Lab Client Services (Main)</p> <p>Pay Rate Type</p> <p>Hourly</p> <p>Pay Grade</p> <p>Health-24</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>The Laboratory Associate serves as primary point of contact for healthcare providers, patients, and internal departments regarding laboratory testing. The Laboratory Associate manages test cancellations and problem resolution by working directly within the lab to correct errors and ensure accurate reporting. The LA professionally communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, complies with all safety guidelines and models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.</p> <p>Additional Job Description</p> <p>Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:</p> <ul> <li>Doctorate or Master's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences including: </li></ul> <p>o 24 semester hours of science courses that include:</p> <p>§ Six semester hours of chemistry</p> <p>§ Six semester hours of biology</p> <p>§ 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences</p> <p>If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p>