Medical Lab Technician

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for coordinating the workflow of phlebotomists in the Specimen Processing area, ensuring accurate and efficient transportation of lab supplies and specimens, and following regulatory guidelines for specimen handling. This role involves effective communication with NMHS staff, patients, and family members, providing excellent customer service, and addressing service recovery when needed. The Technician plays a vital role in reporting accurate laboratory test results and maintaining quality control standards.

Qualifications

Education

- Education Level: Associate's degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician from a CAHEA/NAACLS accredited program - Other (Experience): MLTs credentialed prior to 2006 are grandfathered and do not have to complete the continuing education requirement. - Other (Experience): Medical Laboratory Scientist students in their fourth year of study who have successfully completed a clinical rotation may be hired into PRN MLT position.

Licenses and Certifications

- Licenses and Certifications: ASCP - Medical Technologist, required within 12 months after incumbent’s graduation form an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program. - Licenses and Certifications: If ASCP certification has recently lapsed, employee will have 90 days to complete continuing education and recertification requirements If the credential has lapsed >10 years, the employee must retake the certification exam.

Work Experience

- Number of Years: 10+ years of experience in a clinic or hospital laboratory in lieu of certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

- Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills - Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens - Prioritize and organize daily work demands of area - Evaluate processes and equipment for optimal organization and performance - Communicate effectively - Provide excellent service to internal and external customers - Ensure quality control is acceptable and required maintenance is completed daily in work area - Extensive contact with: Pathology Department and hospital staff (including physicians)

Skills

- Must have extensive contact with: Pathology Department and hospital staff (including physicians) - Must have good written and verbal communication skills - Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Benefits

- Freedom to act - Problem solving - Impact - Financial responsibility

Requirements

Education: Associates of Medical Laboratory Technician