Certified Medical Laboratory Technician

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in the United States is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. You will manage assigned shifts, and participate in overtime and call backs as required.

Responsibilities include receiving and prioritizing specimens, performing procedures, quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include an associate degree or equivalent military training in medical laboratory procedures.
• National certification must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimens to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control, and documents as required.
• Verifies positive patient identification to reduce errors and ensure safe patient outcomes.
• Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
• Follows regulatory requirements and maintains safe laboratory practice.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Baptist in the United States is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. You will manage assigned shifts, and participate in overtime and call backs as required.

Responsibilities include receiving and prioritizing specimens, performing procedures, quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and inventory control.