Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Full Time | Days

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing and performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. Verifies accuracy of results before reporting and reports test results in a timely manner. Performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate; troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens. Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens for acceptability for proper testing
• Perform accurate and appropriate testing of specimens according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Verify accuracy of results before reporting
• Report test results in a timely manner
• Perform maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment
• Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur
• Comply with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens
• Perform phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, bleeding times) as appropriate

Requirements

• Associate Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or related scientific discipline required by CLIA
• Registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) at (or within 1 year) of job start
• A minimum of one (1) year experience preferred
• Valid driver license

Skills

• Superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex situations
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships
• Supervisory skills and knowledge for supervision of other disciplines
• Problem-solving skills for patient care and technical issues with physicians
• Appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages
• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer, keyboard, and office technology (telephone, fax, etc.)
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook and Word
• Ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals
• Highly developed organizational, planning, and management writing skills
• Understanding of automated data processing and ability to quickly gain detailed understanding of complex computerized and non-computerized information
• Proficient knowledge of budgeting, general ledger, and financial statement preparation

Physical Demands

• Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities
• Able to stand for extended periods and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue
• May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation
• Able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction
• Able to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone
• Minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, to shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision

Mental Demands

• Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex situations
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships
• Supervisory skills and knowledge for supervision of other disciplines
• Problem-solving skills for patient care and technical issues with physicians
• Appropriate clinical judgment for a patient population of all ages

Special Demands

• Travel throughout the SRHS service area with the employee providing his/her own transportation

Schedule

Shift: 7am - 7:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays

Location

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital