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

Job ID:

0009EA

Iuka

Clinical-Non Nursing - PATHOLOGY

PRN - Variable

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.

#WhatConnectsYou

Job Description

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

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to :

Medical Lab Technician

Education

You must have the following education to :

Associates of Medical Laboratory Technician

You must have a Associates or higher