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Medical Lab Technician, PRN, Variable, Pathology, NMMC-Iuka

Technician

Job Description

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
 
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
 
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Supervision:
  • Coordinates wor- flow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area
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: 
  • Associate of Arts degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician from a CAHEA/NAACLS accredited program; required
  • ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician, preferred within 12 months after incumbent’s graduation form an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program. Willing to consider 10 yrs of experience in a clinic or hospital laboratory in lieu of certification. NOTE: If ASCP certification has recently lapsed, employee will have 90 days to complete continuing education and recertification requirements If the credential has lapsed >10 yrs, the employee must retake the certification exam. MLTs credentialed prior to 2006 are grandfathered and do not have to complete the continuing education requirement.    Medical Laboratory Scientist students in their fourth year of study who have successfully completed a clinical rotation may be hired into PRN MLT position.
  • Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and acceptable driving record/history;  preferred
  • Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills;  required
  • Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required

Qualifications

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

Associates of Medical Laboratory Technician

You must have a Associates or higher

Schedule

Variable
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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