Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Laboratory - Days - FT - Stone County Campus

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport; Wiggins (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for the Stone County Campus to perform routine testing across toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology to support clinical teams in diagnosis and treatment.

The position requires an NAACLS-accredited MLT education, ASCP certification, and the ability to obtain certification within three months of hire. Day shift, full-time role emphasizing accuracy, quality control, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree; NAACLS accredited Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program, or equivalent military training.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the ASCP, or equivalent certification.
• Certification is required upon hire or must be obtained within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Performs diagnostic and serological testing as requested for interpretation or intervention.
• Maintains quality control and accurate record keeping for specimens.
• Communicates test results to health care providers and documents in the electronic health record.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree in MLT (NAACLS-accredited)

Job description

Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Laboratory - Days - FT - Stone County Campus

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine testing in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratory areas to aid physicians and clinical care teams in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing laboratory procedures to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease or disease processes
  • Performs diagnostic and serological testing for interpretation or therapeutic intervention as requested
  • Performs various microscopic, chemical, hematological, immunologic, or bacteriologic assays according to established standards
  • Completes all testing within the established time frame to aid in the treatment of the patient
  • Ensures quality control in processing specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping
  • Verifies equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrates equipment utilizing approved testing procedures
  • Complies with all laboratory policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control
• Communicates patient and health care information to the appropriate health care provider
  • Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel or health care provider
  • Reports all critical tests and critical results to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner
  • Compiles and records test results into the electronic health record

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's Degree; NAACLS accredited Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program, or have completed equivalent military training as an MLT. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Certification is required upon hire or must be obtained within three months of hire.

Experience:

• None

Skills:

• Multitasking, time-management, and organization

Job Info

• Job Identification 28864
• Job Category Technical (Clinical)
• Posting Date 08/05/2026, 04:21 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Memorial Stone County 1434 East Central Avenue