Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Precision Diagnostics

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report clearly defined laboratory procedures for optimal patient outcomes. You will work on assigned shifts with potential overtime and callbacks as required.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in MLS/MT and national certification; ASCP certification is preferred. This role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, quality control, and ongoing professional development within a hospital laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited program.
• National certification in accordance with current Federal and/or State regulations.
• ASCP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimens for accurate test processing.
• Performs and reports laboratory procedures as required.
• Maintains quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance, and inventory control.
• Assesses patient identification to reduce errors.
• Evaluates results and draws conclusions.
• Supports lifelong learning and completes assigned goals.
• Provides instruction for personnel and students as required.
• Responsible for assigned shifts and overtime/callback as required.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Experience

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT)

National certification

ASCP

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report clearly defined laboratory procedures for optimal patient outcomes. You will work on assigned shifts with potential overtime and callbacks as required.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in MLS/MT and national certification; ASCP certification is preferred. This role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, quality control, and ongoing professional development within a hospital laboratory setting.