MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Amory (MS); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Medical Technologist Lead in Amory, MS. The role supports scheduling, quality control, maintenance programs, and workflow organization in the Pathology department, ensuring accurate transport of lab materials and specimens.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Medical Technology with ASCP certification and strong LIS skills, plus excellent organizational and communication abilities. A sign-on bonus is offered; weekend rotation is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology required.
• ASCP certification is required.
• Proficiency with LIS and quality control processes.

Aufgaben

• Coordinates workflow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area.
• Serves as Charge Medical Technologist in absence of supervisor.
• Ensures accurate transportation of lab supplies, equipment, and specimens.
• Follows regulatory guidelines in handling laboratory specimens.
• Communicates effectively with staff and customers.
• Maintains documentation of instrument maintenance and QC.
• Assists with training of students and new employees.

Kenntnisse

LIS proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Biohazard handling

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Jobbeschreibung

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST### MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTApply: Amory - Monroe Health Services: Full time: Posted Today: JR100920We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.**Department:**45007020 Pathology Hospital**Work Shift:**Sign on Bonus. Shift is for 3pm-1pm Monday-Friday. Working weekends every other weekend 6:30am-3pm and being off Thursday&Friday of the week that you will work weekends.**Job Description:**The Medical Technologist Lead at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assisting the supervisor with scheduling, quality control, maintenance programs, and work flow organization. This role also includes ensuring the accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment, and specimens while adhering to all relevant laws and regulations.JOB FUNCTIONSSupervision:• Coordinates work flow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area.• Serves as Charge Medical Technologist (MT) in absence of supervisor or Lead MT.Distribution and Transportation:• Assures accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens.• Follows all laws and regulations in the processing and transportation of laboratory specimens.Specimen Handling & Processing:• Follows regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens.• Follows proper policy for accurate patient identification and labeling of all specimens.Communication:• Effectively communicate with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers.Customer Service:• Uses AIDET as applicable.• Attends CARES training.• When necessary, assures proper service recovery is done for patients and/or caregivers.• Answers telephone in an polite and efficient manner. Employee Relations:• Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees.Reporting/Recordkeeping:• Assures department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner.• Assists with meeting goals of department Performance Improvement initiatives.• Assures appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control.Education:• Assists with training of students and new employees.• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills.• Stays abreast of regulatory changes.Regulation:• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.• Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.• Adheres to College of American Pathologist (CAP) & Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards.Knowledge Skills and Abilities• Proficient skills with LIS• Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills• Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; Prioritize and organize daily work demands of area• Evaluating processes and equipment for optimal organization and performance• Communicates effectively• Provides excellent service to internal and external customers• Assuring quality control is acceptable and required maintenance is completed daily in work area• Must have extensive contact with: Pathology Department and hospital staff (including physicians)• Must have good written and verbal communication skills• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we servePhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.• Standing. Frequently• Walking. Frequently• Sitting. occasionally• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently• Climbing. occasionally• Balancing. occasionally• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally• Grasping. Frequently• Speaking. Frequently• Hearing. Constantly• Repetitive Motions. Constantly• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently**Salary Range:**$27.07-$33.84## **Education:**Bachelor’s Degree | Medical Technology | Required**Certifications:**ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology, Driver License - MS DPSNorth Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.