Technologist-Medical Senior

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory procedures, ensure accurate test processing, and support operational efficiency. Candidates should have two years of experience, preferably in a hospital setting, along with state licensure or national certification. The position also requires basic computer literacy and the ability to assist in quality control processes. Successful candidates will contribute to optimal patient outcomes in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Medical Technologist.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Computer literacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and organizes specimens for testing.
• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
• Conducts quality control and routine maintenance.
• Evaluates patient identification to reduce errors.
• Evaluates technical methods and procedures.

Skills

Advanced technical skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

State Licensures and/or National certification

Job description

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.
• Assess, evaluate and draw appropriate conclusions.
• Evaluates technical methods and procedures.
• Executes effective and efficient Laboratory operations.
• Supports lifelong learning
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• Advanced technical and managerial skills.
• Two (2) years of experience as Medical Technologist.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Education

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

Training

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

Special Skills

• Position requires basic computer literacy skills.
• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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