Medical Lab Scientist PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected medical institution in Canton, Mississippi is seeking a qualified individual to perform a variety of laboratory tests and analyses for diagnosis and treatment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or higher degree in medical technology or clinical lab sciences, as well as strong analytical skills and knowledge of laboratory procedures. This role involves conducting tests, analyzing samples, and maintaining laboratory equipment in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of chemical composition and processes.
• Ability to analyze and verify clinical and laboratory data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical laboratory tests and analysis in various fields.
• Analyze biological samples for chemical content.
• Cultivate and conduct tests on microbial organisms.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment safely.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols

Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical lab sciences

Job description

Job Summary

To perform a full range of laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. To compile specific, technical, statistical and/or numerical data.

Job Description

Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures. Knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo. Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells function, intercede with each other and the environment. Analytical skills. Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical laboratory tests and analysis in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
• Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Cultivates, isolates, assists in identifying, and conducts tests on microbial organisms; obtains, cuts, stains, and mounts biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
• Selects and prepares specimens and media for cell culture, using aseptic, technique. Studies blood samples to determine the number of cells and their morphology, as well as blood group type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers; promotes safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant exposure to bio‑hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional‑up to 20%, frequent‑from 21% to 50%, constant‑51% or more)

Requirements / Education and Experience

Bachelor's or higher degree (or will graduate within 120 days) or higher level degree in medical technology/ clinical lab sciences or in lieu of degree, the individual must be registered in the area specialty (blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or immunology/molecular pathology).

Certificate, License, and Registration

One of the following registrations is required if qualifying under "in lieu of degree" - American Association of Bio‑Analyst, MT (AAB); American Medical Technologist, MT (AMTt); American Society for Clinical Pathology, MT (ASCP); American Society for Clinical Pathology, MB(ASCP); National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel CLS (NCA); or equivalent categorical registration in medical technology such as RMT (ISCLT)