Lead Medical Lab Technician, Specimen Processing

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. in Tupelo, MS, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to coordinate phlebotomy workflow in Specimen Processing, ensure accurate transport of lab supplies and specimens, and report test results in line with regulatory standards.

You will communicate with pathology staff, hospital teams, patients and families, provide excellent service, and maintain quality control; candidates with ASCP MT or 10 years of lab experience in lieu of certification will be

Qualifications

• Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens
• Prioritize and organize daily work demands of area
• Evaluating processes and equipment for optimal organization and performance
• Communicates effectively
• Provides excellent service to internal and external customers
• Assuring quality control is acceptable and required maintenance is completed daily in work area
• Must have extensive contact with: Pathology Department and hospital staff (including physicians)
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
• Note: Willing to consider 10 years of experience in a clinic or hospital laboratory in lieu of certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates workflow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area.
• Assures accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens.
• Follows all laws and regulations in the processing and transportation of laboratory specimens.
• Follows regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens.
• Follows proper policy for accurate patient identification and labeling of all specimens.
• Effectively communicate with NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers.
• Uses AIDET as applicable.
• Attends CARES training.
• Answers telephone in an polite and efficient manner.
• Assures department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists with meeting goals of department Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Assures appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control.

Skills

Good organizational and communication

Biohazardous specimen handling

Prioritize daily work demands

Process/equipment evaluation

Effective communication

Customer service

Quality control maintenance

Interdepartmental collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Positive, caring attitude

Education

Associate’s Degree | Medical Technology | Required

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. in Tupelo, MS, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to coordinate phlebotomy workflow in Specimen Processing, ensure accurate transport of lab supplies and specimens, and report test results in line with regulatory standards.

You will communicate with pathology staff, hospital teams, patients and families, provide excellent service, and maintain quality control; candidates with ASCP MT or 10 years of lab experience in lieu of certification will be