Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to evaluate and test specimens at Ocean Springs Hospital. This full-time role offers a structured schedule with a focus on accuracy and compliance with laboratory protocols. Ideal candidates should have an associate degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills, ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) required.
• Must work rotating weekends and holidays.
• Entry-level position requiring attention to detail and superior communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens for acceptability for testing.
• Perform accurate and appropriate testing of received specimens.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and perform phlebotomy as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Associate Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time | 7pm-7:30am 3-12s with rotating weekends and holidays |

3109 Bienville Blvd.

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564

United States

Position Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing; and performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. He/She verifies accuracy of results before reporting; reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time | 7pm-7:30am 3-12s with rotating weekends and holidays |

3109 Bienville Blvd.

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564

United States

Position Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing; and performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. He/She verifies accuracy of results before reporting; reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate; troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. He/She complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens. The MLT performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

Associate Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or related scientific discipline required by CLIA

Certification

Registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) at (or within 1 year) of job start.

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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