Lead Medical Technologist Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description
Job Description

Supervision:

Assists supervisor with scheduling, quality control and maintenance programs, work flow organization
Serves on interview teams

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

Knowledge:

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field; required
ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, required
Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist; preferred
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 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.