SMRMC Full Time 1801-Medical Lab Tech-7010 Laboratory

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Medical Lab Technician to perform laboratory procedures safely and support testing processes. The role requires rotating shifts and the ability to maintain laboratory instruments effectively.

The successful candidate will collect samples, ensure waste disposal, and assist with training of new staff. Attendance to mandatory education sessions is required. The technician will operate within established policies and procedures, ensuring professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory procedures and operations.
• Ability to address and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Will perform various laboratory tasks and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures safely and efficiently.
• Collect and prepare samples for testing.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Assist in training new personnel and managing unit responsibilities.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Equipment maintenance

Sample collection

Attitude and professionalism

Job description

LAB CERTIFICIATION REQUIRED

The Medical Lab Technician uses the laboratory process to safely perform laboratory procedures. Working assignments are determined by the workload of laboratory test to be done. Follows departmental procedures and policies that reflect the services provided by the laboratory. Operates and maintains laboratory instruments.

The technician will be assigned up to 40 hours a week and will rotate between day and night shifts according to the needs of the unit and staff. Will perform routine technical tasks in the laboratory to support results. Must be able to set up for testing, adjusting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment.

The technician will be required to collect and prepare samples, solutions and specimen and ensure safe disposal of waste. Must have a good attitude and function within the scope of approved policies, procedures, and regulations for the department and organization. Must be able to address problems with instruments and not depend on someone else to resolve the problem.

Will be responsible to assist with orientation, preceptorship, and management of personnel assigned to unit. Must be able to work and relate in a professional, non-defensive manner with peers, physicians, administration, patients, and visitors. Attendance to yearly mandatory education requirements is non-negotiable and will be the responsibility of the employee to arrange and attend sessions. Must be willing to perform any duty within scope of medical technologist as requested by laboratory manager or director.