Scientist-Medical Laboratory-Referrals Dept.

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jackson, Mississippi, seeks a qualified laboratory professional to utilize laboratory skills and report results in defined procedures. You're responsible for assigned shifts, including overtime; duties include processing specimens, performing laboratory tests, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology and basic computer knowledge. Experience in a clinical lab setting is preferred, along with national certification.

Qualifications

• Clinical Laboratory Experience is preferred.
• National certification in accordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize specimens for timely test processing.
• Perform and report laboratory procedures.
• Conduct quality control and routine instrument maintenance.
• Evaluate positive identification to reduce errors.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Overview

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimen to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.
• Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Clinical Laboratory Experience

Education

Minimum Required

• Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited institution Program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• National certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations.

Preferred/Desired

• ASCP