Medical Technologist - $27+ per hour
Company: North Mississippi Health Services
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: February 4, 2025
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Job Description:
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Medical
Technologist for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi. Job Description &
Requirements
**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** 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.
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--**QUALIFICATIONS**
--**Education**
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--**Education Level****Education
Details****Required/Preferred**
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-- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory
Science, Biological Science or related field Required
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**Licenses and Certifications**
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--**Licenses and Certifications****Licenses and Certifications
Details****Time Frame****Required/** **Preferred**
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-- ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist as a Medical
Laboratory Scientist, required within 12 months after incumbent's
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
within 1 Year Required And
-- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid Driver's
License and acceptable driving record/history Upon Hire
Preferred
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**Work Experience**
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--**Number of Years****Work Experience Details****Required/**
**Preferred**
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**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**
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--**Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities****Required/Preferred****Proficiency** Proficient skills
with LIS Required N/A Good organizational and communication
(written and verbal) skills Required N/A Knowledge of and
appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; Prioritize and
organize daily work demands of area Required N/A Evaluating
processes and equipment for optimal organization and performance
Required N/A Communicates effectively Required N/A Provides
excellent service to internal and external customers Required N/A
Assuring quality control is acceptable and required maintenance is
completed daily in work area Required N/A Must have extensive
contact with: Pathology Department and hospital staff (including
physicians) Required N/A Must have good written and verbal
communication skills Required N/A Must reflect a positive, caring
attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
Required N/A
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**SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:**
**Financial Responsibility:*** Sales Revenue Target
Responsibility:--* Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility:
* Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and
other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget
Responsibility*** Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget
Responsibility: North Mississippi Health Services Job ID
#2232-000BHD. Posted job title: Medical Technologist, Ft, Days,
Some Weekends, West Tupelo Urgent Care 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. We're 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 women's
and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care
centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for
you.
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