Pediatric Medical Lab Technician - Night Shift

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Lab in Jackson, MS, part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center system, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine tests to aid diagnosis and treatment. You will collect blood or tissue samples and observe aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety.

The role involves hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis testing, along with preparing reagents and maintaining equipment on a full-time night shift.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• Eligibility for certification as Medical Laboratory Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens in accordance with established procedures; instructs patients in the appropriate collection of samples.
• Conducts clinical laboratory tests in hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis; conducts chemical analysis of body fluids using microscope or automatic analysis.
• Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes and blood counts.
• Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing; examines cells to locate abnormalities.
• Prepares volumetric solutions and reagents to be used with samples, following formulas or procedures.
• Sets up, adjusts, maintains, and cleans laboratory equipment; promotes safety, environmental, and infection control practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blood collection

Clinical lab testing

Safety practices

Sample processing

Education

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Children's Lab in Jackson, MS, part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center system, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine tests to aid diagnosis and treatment. You will collect blood or tissue samples and observe aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety.

The role involves hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis testing, along with preparing reagents and maintaining equipment on a full-time night shift.