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

• 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: 

* Bachelor’s 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 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.

* Valid Mississippi Driver’s 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 #2232-000AUS. Posted job title: Medical Technologist, Full Time, Evening, Nmmc-Gilmore Amory

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.