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North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Medical Lab Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
**Supervision:**
* Coordinates work flow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area
* Serves as Charge Medical Technologist (MT) in absence of supervisor or Lead MT
**Distribution and Transportation:**
* Assures accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens
* Follows all laws and regulations in the processing and transportation of laboratory specimens
**Specimen Handling & Processing:**
* Follows regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens.
* Follows proper policy for accurate patient identification and labeling of all specimens
**Communication:**
* Effectively communicate with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers
**Customer Service**
* Uses AIDET as applicable
* Attends CARES training.
* When necessary, assures proper service recovery is done for patients and/or caregivers.
* Answers telephone in an polite and efficient manner
**Employee Relations:**
* Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees
**Reporting/Recordkeeping:**
* Assures department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner
* Assists with meeting goals of department Performance Improvement initiatives
* Assures appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control
**Education:**
* Assists with training of students and new employees
* Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills
* Stays abreast of regulatory changes
**Regulation**:
* Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
* Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
Adheres to College of American Pathologist (CAP) & Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
standards
Job Knowledge:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field; required
* ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, required within 12 months after incumbent’s graduation form an accredited Medical Technology Program. NOTE: If ASCP certification has recently lapsed, employee will have 90 days to complete continuing education and recertification requirements.
* Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and acceptable driving record/history; preferred
* Proficient skills with LIS; required
* Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required
Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-0007IS. Posted job title: Medical Technologist, West Point Fmc, Ft, Days, Var Hours, Will Consider Mlt.
About North Mississippi Health ServicesAt North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.