Medical Technologist

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform specimen collection and laboratory testing to support diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control, and timely data processing.

The position requires a degree in Medical Technology, ASCP registration, and at least one year of experience, plus strong verbal communication and teamwork skills in a clinical setting. On-site work with hospital and reference labs collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate daily records and follow controls.

Responsibilities

• Performs Medical Technologist duties: standard laboratory examinations on human specimens; follows quality control procedures; keeps accurate daily records; ensures hazardous waste is disposed properly; collects specimens and processes them for reference lab.
• Administrative duties: maintains accurate daily records; trains Medical Lab Assistants; performs instrument controls when changing lot numbers or shipment date; calibrates lab equipment.
• Miscellaneous duties: provide pleasant, prompt service to patients; performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Position Function:

Perform specimen collection and laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Salary Grade:

14

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Performs Medical Technologist duties.
  • a. Performs standard laboratory examinations on human specimens.
  • b. Follows quality control procedures
  • c. Keeps accurate daily records
  • d. Ensures hazardous waste is disposed properly
  • e. Collection of specimens and processing and packaging to send to reference lab
• 2. Performs Administrative Duties
  • a. Maintains accurate daily records
  • b. Trains Medical Lab Assistant to perform basic lab tests
  • c. Performs controls on instruments daily and kits when changing lot numbers or shipment date.
  • d. Calibrates lab equipment
• 3. Performs Miscellaneous Duties
  • a. Provide pleasant, prompt service to patients
  • b. Performs other responsibilities as assigned

Supervision Received: Receives supervision from lab supervisor/manager. This position is responsible for carrying out broad assignments and tasks under limited supervision.

Supervision Given: Responsible for training and overseeing Medical Lab Assistants and student workers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• 2. Registered as a Medical Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
• 3. One year experience in field
• 4. Excellent verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Education or experience beyond the minimum requirements with special consideration to applicants with experience in a medical environment.
• 2. Previous experience with patient appointment scheduling and appointment system management and/or medical records background.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1. Knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with having met the Minimum Qualifications
• 2. Experience with computers.
• 3. Telephone skills.
• 4. Customer service skills.
• 5. Ability to multi-task.

General office conditions. Exposure to potentially infectious body fluids.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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