Medical Technologist, $10K Sign on Bonus

North Mississippi Health Services; Amory (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Amory, MS, is seeking a Medical Technologist Lead to support scheduling, quality control, and workflow organization in the laboratory. The role includes ensuring the accurate and timely transport of lab supplies, equipment, and specimens while adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.

The Lead MT will coordinate phlebotomist activities, serve as Charge MT in the supervisor’s absence, and ensure compliance with CAP/CLSI standards and NMHS policies.

Qualifications

• Assists with scheduling, quality control, and maintenance programs.
• Coordinates transport of lab supplies, equipment, and specimens.
• Acts as Charge Medical Technologist in absence of supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing.
• Ensure accurate patient identification and labeling of specimens.
• Communicate effectively with NMHS staff, patients, and families.
• Assist with training of students and new employees.
• Maintain instrument monthly maintenance records and QC documentation.

Skills

Lead/Charge MT

Quality control

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Specimen handling

Communication

Job description

Posting Description

We 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.

Job Summary

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.

Supervision

JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.