Clinical Lab Technologist - Patient-Focused Diagnostics

Baptist Memorial Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Mississippi seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. You will be responsible for assigned shifts, with overtime and callbacks as required.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited program.
• National certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State regulations (ASCP or equivalent).
• Clinical laboratory experience required.

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.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical errors.
• 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 in Mississippi seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. You will be responsible for assigned shifts, with overtime and callbacks as required.

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