Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Laboratory - Variable - PRN

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for the Laboratory department. The role focuses on performing routine tests across multiple areas to support diagnosis and patient care, with attention to quality control and accurate documentation.

The technician will work part-time, day shift, in Gulfport, MS, contributing to toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology testing under supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in NAACLS accredited Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program, or equivalent military training as an MLT.
• Certification as an MLT by ASCP, or equivalent.
• Certification required upon hire or within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure quality control, accurate record keeping, and timely reporting of results to care teams.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment; troubleshoot and ensure safety and infection control compliance.
• Document all test results in the electronic health record and communicate critical findings promptly to providers.

Skills

Multitasking

Time-management

Organization

Education

Associate's Degree in MLT program

ASCP or equivalent MLT certification

Job description

Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Laboratory - Variable - PRN

Gulfport, MS, United States and 2 more

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 in 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 29028
• Job Category Technical (Clinical)
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations The Medical Oncology Group 1340 Broad Avenue Suite 270