Medical Technologist

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist Lead at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assisting the supervisor with scheduling, quality control, maintenance programs, and work flow organization. This role also includes ensuring the accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment, and specimens while adhering to all relevant laws and regulations.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Captures work flow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area.
• Serves as Charge Medical Technologist (MT) in absence of supervisor or Lead MT.

Distribution and Transportation

• Affirms accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens.
• Fulfills 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 communicates with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers.
• Uses AIDET as applicable.
• Attends CARES training.

Customer Service

• Ensures 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

• Affirms department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner.
• Affords assistance with meeting goals of department Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Affirms appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control.

Education

• Affords assistance 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing . Frequently Walking . Frequently Sitting . Occassionally Lifting/Carrying . Frequently 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling . Frequently Climbing . Occassionally Balancing . Occassionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Frequently Reaching/Over Head Work . Occassionally Grasping . Frequently Speaking . Frequently Hearing . Constantly Repetitive Motions . Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Frequently

Benefits

• A****vailable
• Continuing Education 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Licenses + Certifications Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other: Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers