Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist, $10K Sign on Bonus

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The Medical Technologist Lead at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assisting the supervisor with scheduling, quality control, maintenance programs, and workflow organization. This role also includes ensuring the accurate and efficient transportation of lab‑related supplies, equipment, and specimens while adhering to all relevant laws and regulations.

• Coordinates workflow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area.
• Serves as Charge Medical Technologist (MT) in absence of supervisor or Lead MT. Distribution and Transportation.
• Assures accurate and efficient transportation of lab‑related supplies, equipment and specimens.
• Follows all laws and regulations in the processing and transportation of laboratory specimens.
• Follows regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens.
• Follows proper policy for accurate patient identification and labeling of all specimens.
• Effectively communicate with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers.
• Uses AIDET as applicable.
• Attends CARES training.
• When necessary, assures proper service recovery is done for patients and/or caregivers.
• Answers telephone in a polite and efficient manner.
• Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees.
• Assures department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists with meeting goals of department Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Assures appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control.
• Assists with training of students and new employees.
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills.
• Stays abreast of regulatory changes.
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.
• Adheres to College of American Pathologist (CAP) & Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards.

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field.
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist.
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State.

• Proficient skills with LIS.
• Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens.
• Prioritize and organize daily work demands of area.
• Evaluating processes and equipment for optimal organization and performance.
• Communicates effectively.
• Provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Assuring quality control is acceptable and required maintenance is completed daily in work area.
• Extensive contact with Pathology Department and hospital staff (including physicians).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve.

• Standing frequently.
• Walking frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Lifting/Carrying frequently 50 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling frequently.
• Climbing occasionally.
  
  Balancing occasionally.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending frequently.
• Reaching/Over Head Work occasionally.
• Grasping frequently.
• Speaking frequently.
• Hearing constantly.
• Repetitive Motions constantly.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations frequently.

• Continuing Education.
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions.
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance.
• Wellness Programs and Incentives.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical Benefits.
• Dental Benefits.
• Vision Benefits.
• License + Certification Reimbursement.
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Early Access to Earned Wages.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Paid Time Away.
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers.