Clinical Pathology Lab Technologist

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Medical Technologist to work in the Pathology department, performing and reporting laboratory procedures on assigned shifts with potential overtime. You will receive, identify, organize, and prioritize specimens to ensure timely processing and accurate results.

The role requires completion of an accredited MT program and licensure or national certification (ASCP/AMT/NCA). Hospital experience is preferred, and ongoing professional development is expected to ensure

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited MT program is required.
• Hospital experience is preferred.
• No experience is necessary if MT program is completed.

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.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Accredited MT program

State licensure or national certification (ASCP/AMT/NCA)

ASCP licensure preferred

Job description

Baptist is seeking a Medical Technologist to work in the Pathology department, performing and reporting laboratory procedures on assigned shifts with potential overtime. You will receive, identify, organize, and prioritize specimens to ensure timely processing and accurate results.

The role requires completion of an accredited MT program and licensure or national certification (ASCP/AMT/NCA). Hospital experience is preferred, and ongoing professional development is expected to ensure