Technologist-Medical Senior

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Columbus, MS is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform and report results for clearly defined laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The role supports life-long learning, executes efficient laboratory operations, and may require overtime or callback as needed.

Minimum 2 years of MT experience and state/national licensure or certification; basic computer literacy is required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as Medical Technologist required.
• State licensure and/or national certification in accordance with federal/state regulations.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• ASCP/AMT/NCA licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and prioritize specimens for accurate test processing.
• Perform and report laboratory procedures as requested.
• Conduct quality control and routine instrument maintenance.
• Ensure correct patient identification to minimize errors.
• Evaluate methods and procedures for accuracy and efficiency.
• Support ongoing learning and complete assigned goals.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Specimen handling

Computer literacy

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

State Licensure and/or National certification (AMT/ASCP/NCA)

Tools

AMT Certification

ASCP Certification

NCA Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned. Recommends and evaluates technical methods and procedures. Executes effective and efficient Laboratory operations. Works assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned. Recommends and evaluates technical methods and procedures. Executes effective and efficient Laboratory operations. Works 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.


• Evaluates technical methods and procedures.


• Executes effective and efficient Laboratory operations.


• Supports life long learning


• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• Advanced technical and managerial skills.

Minimum Required

• Two (2) years of experience as Medical Technologist.

Preferred/Desired

• Hospital experience preferred.

Education

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Position requires basic computer literacy skills.

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Minimum licensure requires at least one of the following licensure/certifications: AMT, ASCP, or NCA. Preferred licensure is to be ASCP licensed.

Minimum Required

• AMT;NCA;ASCP

Preferred/Desired

• ASCP