Clinical Lab Scientist: Precision Testing & Quality QC

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, MS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clearly defined procedures, report results, and support quality initiatives. Duties include specimen handling, instrument maintenance, result reporting, and adherence to regulatory standards.

You will contribute to accurate patient outcomes, participate in ongoing education, and work within a collaborative clinical laboratory team on assigned shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited program.
• National certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations (ASCP).

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimen to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.
• Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

MLS/MT degree

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, MS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clearly defined procedures, report results, and support quality initiatives. Duties include specimen handling, instrument maintenance, result reporting, and adherence to regulatory standards.

You will contribute to accurate patient outcomes, participate in ongoing education, and work within a collaborative clinical laboratory team on assigned shifts.