Medical Lab Technician​/off

Medical Lab Technician 8pm-6:30am, 7on/7off

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Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for coordinating the workflow of phlebotomists in the Specimen Processing area, ensuring accurate and efficient transportation of lab supplies and specimens, following regulatory guidelines for specimen handling, communicating effectively with staff, patients, and family members, providing excellent customer service, and addressing service recovery when needed. The Technician plays a vital role in reporting accurate laboratory test results and maintaining quality control standards.

• Coordinates workflow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area; distribution and transportation.
• Assures accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment, and specimens.
• Follows all laws and regulations in processing and transportation of laboratory specimens.
• Follows regulatory guidelines in handling/processing laboratory specimens.
• Ensures proper patient identification and labeling of all specimens.
• Effectively communicates with all NMHS staff, patients, family members and customers.
• Uses AIDET as applicable.
• Attends CARES training.
• Ensures proper service recovery 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.
• Ensures department testing is reported accurately and timely.
• Assists with meeting department Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Ensures appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control.
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills.
• Stays abreast of regulatory changes.
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
• Adheres to College of American Pathologist (CAP) & Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards.

• Associate's Degree in Arts from a CAHEA/NAACLS accredited program (Required).
• MLTs credentialed prior to 2006 are grandfathered (Required).
• Medical Laboratory Scientist students in their fourth year who have completed a clinical rotation may be hired into a PRN MLT position (Required).

• ASCP – Medical Technologist
  : required within 12 months after graduation from an accredited program (Required). Preferred if already certified.
• Other nationally recognized certifications considered.
• If ASCP certification lapsed: 90 days to complete continuing education and recertification; >10 years requires retaking exam (Required).
• DL NUMBER – valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record upon hire (Required).

• 10+ years of experience in a clinic or hospital laboratory (Preferred). Will consider 10 years in lieu of certification (Preferred).

• Good organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) (Required).
• Knowledge of handling biohazardous specimens (Required).
• Ability to prioritize and organize daily work demands (Required).
• Evaluating processes and equipment for optimal organization and performance (Required).
• Effective communication (Required).
• Excellent service to internal and external customers (Required).
• Quality control assurance and daily maintenance (Required).
• Extensive contact with Pathology Department and hospital staff, including physicians (Required).
• Positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff, and the public served (Required).

• Freedom To Act
• Problem Solving
• Impact

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Hospitals and Health Care