Medical Laboratory Technician — Pathology Diagnostics

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BMH Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus, MS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Pathology department. This role performs defined laboratory procedures, reports results, and ensures optimal patient outcomes.

Assigned shifts with possible overtime and callbacks are required. Minimum education includes an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or military medical lab training, plus national certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or completed military medical lab training.
• National certification required within six months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimens to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing and routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

BMH Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus, MS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Pathology department. This role performs defined laboratory procedures, reports results, and ensures optimal patient outcomes.

Assigned shifts with possible overtime and callbacks are required. Minimum education includes an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or military medical lab training, plus national certification within six months of hire.