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Medical Technologist - $27+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services
Pontotoc, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Medical Technologist
  • Discipline : Allied Health Professional
  • Duration : Ongoing
  • Employment Type : Staff

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.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    Education Level

    Education Details

    Required / Preferred

    Bachelor's Degree

    in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field

    Required

    Licenses and Certifications

    Licenses and Certifications

    Licenses and Certifications Details

    Time Frame

    Required /

    Preferred

    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

    DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State

    Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record / history

    Upon Hire

    Preferred

    Work Experience

    Number of Years

    Work Experience Details

    Required /

    Preferred

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities

    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

    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 #2232-000C6S. Posted job title : We Flex Medical Technologist, FT, NMMC Pontotoc

    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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