Medical Technologist - $27+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Medical Technologist for a job in Verona, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Technologist
• 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

• Bachelors 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 incumbents 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 Drivers 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 #2232-0008WZ. Posted job title: Medical Technologist- 3Pm-11Pm

About North Mississippi Health Services

At 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. Were 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 womens and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.

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