Medical Laboratory Technician: Precision Testing & Impact

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform and report defined laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The role requires receiving and prioritizing specimens, performing tests, and maintaining quality controls within a regulated, safe environment.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited MLT degree or equivalent US military medical lab training, with national certification to be obtained within six months of hire. Strong computer literacy is essential for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• National certification required within six months of hire.
• ACCEPTED education includes an accredited MLT degree or equivalent military training.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimens to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
• Performs and reports prescribed laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, maintenance and inventory control.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce errors.
• Follows regulatory requirements and maintains safe laboratory practice.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited MLT program

50-week US military medical laboratory procedures training course and Medical Laboratory Specialist

Job description

Baptist is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform and report defined laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The role requires receiving and prioritizing specimens, performing tests, and maintaining quality controls within a regulated, safe environment.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited MLT degree or equivalent US military medical lab training, with national certification to be obtained within six months of hire. Strong computer literacy is essential for daily tasks.