Medical Technologist, PRN, Evenings, NMMC Gilmore Amory

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their team in Tupelo. This role involves coordinating workflows, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with regulations. You'll play a key role in the efficient transportation of lab supplies and specimens while providing excellent service to patients and staff. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your skills and dedication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• ASCP certification required within 12 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow of phlebotomists in the Specimen Processing area.
• Ensure accurate transportation of lab supplies and specimens.

Skills

LIS Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Biohazardous Specimen Handling

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Certification from ASCP

Job description

Medical Technologist, PRN, Evenings, NMMC Gilmore Amory

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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.

Job Description

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.
  
  

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**

**Education Level****Education Details****Required/Preferred**

Bachelor's Degreein Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related fieldRequired

**Licenses and Certifications**

**Licenses and Certifications****Licenses and Certifications Details****Time Frame****Required/**

**Preferred**

ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologistas a Medical Laboratory Scientist, required within 12 months after incumbent’s graduation form an accredited Medical Technology Program. ASCP Certification is perferred, Other certification from nationally recognized accrediting agency may be considered NOTE: If ASCP certification has recently lapsed, employee will have 90 days to complete continuing education and recertification requirementswithin 1 YearRequiredAnd

DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in StateValid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record/historyUpon HirePreferred

**Work Experience**

**Number of Years****Work Experience Details****Required/**

**Preferred**

**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities****Required/Preferred****Proficiency**

Proficient Skills With LISRequiredN/A

Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skillsRequiredN/A

Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; Prioritize and organize daily work demands of areaRequiredN/A

Evaluating processes and equipment for optimal organization and performanceRequiredN/A

Communicates effectivelyRequiredN/A

Provides excellent service to internal and external customersRequiredN/A

Assuring quality control is acceptable and required maintenance is completed daily in work areaRequiredN/A

Must have extensive contact with: Pathology Department and hospital staff (including physicians)RequiredN/A

Must Have Good Written And Verbal Communication SkillsRequiredN/A

Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serveRequiredN/A

**SCOPE**

Freedom To Act

**Problem Solving:**

Impact

• Financial Responsibility:**
• Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:
• Approval Responsibility:
• P & L Responsibility:
• Assets Controlled:
• Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
• Total Financial Responsibility: Budget Responsibility
• Primary Budget Responsibility:
• Shared Budget Responsibility:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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