Medical Technologist or MLT; MT, ASCP​/Flowood

Medical Technologist or MLT (MT, ASCP) / Flowood

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• Perform immunohematology reference work and consultations for customer hospitals.
• Process samples for outsourced testing; evaluate laboratory data and test results; investigate and resolve process issues.
• Assist with evaluation, validation, and implementation of new technology and instrumentation.
• Maintain detailed and organized paperwork.
• Provide transfusion service consultation, including antibody identification and provision of compatible units.
• Assist in the preparation of all components, including special components.
• Perform basic laboratory computer functions and maintain accurate labeling of blood and blood components.
• Assist with shipping recovered plasma to commercial vendors.
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues.
• Perform and document all phases of batch release, including reconciliation, result entry, verification, and quarantine of components.
• Perform and document all phases of the discard/destruction of unacceptable components.
• Perform and document all phases of testing, quality control, and maintenance to comply with internal and external agency specifications.
• Ensure competency of new technical staff through the Laboratory's Training Program.
• Assist in teaching students or student groups in routine production procedures.
• Reconcile all blood products daily.
• Promote individual continuing education as needed; gain/maintain competency in all required lab procedures.
• Assist the manager of the technical laboratory in organizing and maintaining written documentation of training and competency assessments.

Qualified candidates will have a stable work history and a Bachelor's Degree. A certification in Medical Technology is preferred. Candidates may also be Medical Lab Technicians with at least six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in a blood bank (SBB, BB) is a plus. Mississippi Blood Services provides excellent training to ensure comfort with all procedures.

Drug‑free workplace; pre‑employment drug testing required.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

This business is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.