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Histology & Cytology Technician, 5K Sign on Bonus

Full Time Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Supervision:
  • Coordinates work flow of grossing and processing areas
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:
  • 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 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: 
  • High school diploma; required
  • A.A. degree or completion of 2 years of college coursework; highly desirable
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working in laboratory; preferred
  • Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel); required
  • Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills;  required
  • Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required
  • ASCP Certification: encouraged
  • Strong interpersonal skills; required

Qualifications

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher

Schedule

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North Mississippi Health Services
About North Mississippi Health Services

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics.  NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality. 

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