Technologist-Medical

Baptist; Byram (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Mississippi is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) to perform clearly defined laboratory procedures and report results to support optimal patient outcomes. The role requires handling assigned shifts with overtime/callback as needed, and additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, performing and reporting procedures, quality control, instrument maintenance, and inventory control, with emphasis on accurate patient identification and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited program.
• National certification in accordance with current Federal and/or State regulations.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimens 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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science OR Medical Technology

Job description

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

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