General Lab, Medical Technologists/Technicians, All Shifts

General Lab, Medical Technologists/Technicians, All Shifts 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars Grenada, MS $22 - $34 an hour HealthCare Connections, Inc. 2 reviews $22 - $34 an hour

Position & Client Overview:

Our client is currently looking for permanent medical technologists or medical laboratory technicians for their busy laboratory. This is a smaller acute care hospital that needs permanent help on all three shifts. The candidates that will be considered will work as a generalist rotating through all departments excluding microbiology.

Salary Range:

$22.00-34.00/hr Grenada is a family-oriented town known for its family-friendly shops and restaurants as well as their wonderful school system. In addition the town is located on a lake which offers lakeside options to include boating, fishing and camping. They are centrally located about 90 minutes from Jackson, MS but still has small town vibes.

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Skill Requirements:

Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance Responsibilities may include but not be limited to: Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics. Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

Education, Certification, & Experience:

MT/MLS:

Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent

MLT:

Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND