Clinical Lab Technician — Impactful Diagnostics & Benefits

Merit Health Wesley; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

Merit Health Wesley's VA Clinic in Hattiesburg seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized tests on body fluids and specimens, ensuring accurate results and quality control. The role supports patient care through precise testing, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with clinicians.

The position requires an Associate Degree in a lab science field or military Medical Laboratory Procedures training, with 0–2 years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks) completed and Medical Laboratory Specialist MOS required.
• 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high-complexity tests with timely reporting and proper documentation.
• Maintain quality control protocols and troubleshoot out-of-range results.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments with preventive maintenance.
• Use laboratory computer systems for general functions.
• Collect and document chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
• Adhere to PPE and safety regulations; assist phlebotomy as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Laboratory testing principles

Quality control

Equipment operation

Data analysis

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Laboratory Technology

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

Job description

Merit Health Wesley's VA Clinic in Hattiesburg seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized tests on body fluids and specimens, ensuring accurate results and quality control. The role supports patient care through precise testing, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with clinicians.

The position requires an Associate Degree in a lab science field or military Medical Laboratory Procedures training, with 0–2 years of acute care experience.