Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to evaluate specimens and perform accurate testing in the hospital laboratory. The role includes phlebotomy, instrument maintenance, and strict adherence to safety and quality protocols.

The candidate should have an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and be eligible for ASCP or AMT registration within one year of start. At least 1 year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or related scientific discipline required by CLIA.
• Certifications: Registered as an MLT by ASCP or AMT within 1 year of job start.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens for acceptability and perform testing according to laboratory protocol.
• Verify accuracy of results before reporting and report results promptly.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of instruments and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Conduct phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks) for patients as required.
• Adhere to universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control plans.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen testing

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Tools

ASCP/AMT certification

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift: (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) with rotating weekends and holidays

Location: Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Job Description Summary Job Description 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.

License: N/A

Certifications: 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.

Reports to: Laboratory Operation Manager/Director of Laboratory Services

Supervises: None

Physical Demands

Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision.

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 respect working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations. Must possess the ability to function in a clinical capacity and possess skills to perform functions and duties as required by the specialty area and understand that errors and poor image quality may have serious consequences for patients. Must demonstrate supervisory skills and knowledge for supervision of other disciplines working on the same team. Must possess skills to problem solve patient care issues and/or technical issues with physicians. Must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

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.). Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook and Word. Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area – with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Must have a valid driver license. Work requires the ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals. Must possess highly developed organizational, planning and management writing skills. Must understand the fundamentals of automated data processing, and be able to quickly gain a detailed understanding of complex computerized and non-computerized information. Must possess proficient knowledge of budgeting, general ledger and financial statement preparation.

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together.

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.