Technologist-Medical

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Oxford, Mississippi is seeking a qualified individual to perform and report laboratory procedures ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The role involves receiving and processing specimens, conducting quality control, and maintaining laboratory instruments.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, along with national certification. Clinical experience is preferred. Attention to detail and basic computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) is required.
• National certification as per Federal or State regulations is mandatory.
• Clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimens for testing.
• Conducts and reports laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control and maintenance of laboratory instruments.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Basic computer literacy

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures, ensuring 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 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.
• Provides instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited institution.
• Preferred/Desired Education: None specified.
• Minimum Required Experience: None specified.
• Preferred/Desired Experience: Clinical Laboratory Experience.
• Minimum Required Special Skills: Basic computer literacy.
• Preferred/Desired Special Skills: None specified.
• Minimum Required Licensure/Certification: National certification in accordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations.
• Preferred/Desired Licensure/Certification: ASCP.