Scientist-Medical Laboratory-Referrals Dept.

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to perform and report on laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities include specimen processing, quality control, and supporting an educational environment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field and national certification. Experience in clinical laboratories is a plus. Join our team to contribute to essential healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited institution.
• National certification in accordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations.
• Clinical Laboratory Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, organize, and prioritize specimens for testing.
• Perform and report requested laboratory procedures.
• Conduct quality control and routine instrument maintenance.
• Evaluate patient identification to minimize errors and adverse outcomes.
• Support lifelong learning and complete assigned goals.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Experience

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.

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.

Experience

Preferred/Desired

• Clinical Laboratory Experience

Education

Minimum Required

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy

Licensure

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

• ASCP