Clinical Lab Associate: Specimen Handling & Testing

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Columbus, Mississippi is looking for a responsible individual to manage the dispatch and transport of blood and other specimens. This role involves assisting the laboratory staff with clerical duties and technical tasks indirectly related to quality patient care, performing routine laboratory duties, and possibly conducting CLIA waived tests.

The suitable candidate should possess a certification or degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, or related fields. Key responsibilities also include adhering to accreditation standards and ensuring accurate patient identification.

Qualifications

• Certification/Degree in relevant areas or equivalent years of experience.
• Understanding of accreditation standards and regulatory agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport blood and specimens while adhering to collection and storage requirements.
• Assist laboratory staff with clerical and technical tasks.
• Perform and record CLIA waived laboratory testing.

Education

Certification/Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Columbus, Mississippi is looking for a responsible individual to manage the dispatch and transport of blood and other specimens. This role involves assisting the laboratory staff with clerical duties and technical tasks indirectly related to quality patient care, performing routine laboratory duties, and possibly conducting CLIA waived tests.

The suitable candidate should possess a certification or degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, or related fields. Key responsibilities also include adhering to accreditation standards and ensuring accurate patient identification.