Posted 5d ago

Medical Technologist

@ Jasper General Hospital
Bay Springs, Mississippi, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:performs testing, maintains quality, operates system
Requirements Summary:Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory or Clinic Laboratory Science program; minimum two years clinical lab experience preferred; MT registration.
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Job Description

Medical, Dental, Vision. Disability and Life Plans

PTO-Vacation, Sick, Holiday

Retirement Plan

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:


  • Performs routine medical laboratory testing procedures using a variety of laboratory instrumentation.
  • Maintains proper quality control procedures.
  • Performs quality control checks of instrumentation against established standards.
  • Performs preventative maintenance required on all laboratory instrumentation.
  • Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, peers and the public.
  • Operates the laboratory information system.
  • Support staff on all shifts, must be flexible to work extended hours and take call as necessary.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and appropriate work area.
  • Maintain and replenish inventory of supplies.
  • Obtain specimens by venipuncture at outpatient draw station and clinic affiliates.
  • Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Work as a team member within the laboratory department and all other departments within the hospital and clinic affiliates.
  • Document work processes as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 
  • Ability to perform in all areas of the laboratory including, but not limited to, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, immunoassay, blood gases, blood banking, serology and urinalysis.
  • Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labels, sorting specimens,
  • logging specimens, receiving specimens, prioritizing specimens collection and analysis, submitting complete reports to providers, while keeping work spaces clean and orderly.
  • Identifies and communicates abnormal laboratory values by alerting supervisory personnel, the patient's physician or nursing service.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary collection.
  • Ability to operate a variety of laboratory instrumentation.
  • Ability to perform required preventative maintenance on all instrumentation.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management, peers and the public.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions with difficult people, in difficult situations .
  • Excellent and professional communication skills.

Certification/Licensure:

  •  Registration with an accredited MT organization. (i.e. ASCP)

Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory or Clinic Laboratory Science program
  • Minimum of two years experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred
  • Registration with an accredited MT organization