Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician | Part time | Days/Nights

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT) evaluates specimens for acceptability and performs accurate, appropriate testing according to established laboratory protocols and procedures. The role verifies results before reporting and reports test results promptly. It also includes maintaining and calibrating instruments and equipment, troubleshooting issues involving instruments, equipment, reagents, and specimens, and following laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, and exposure control for bloodborne and airborne pathogens. Phlebotomy, including venipunctures, finger sticks, and bleeding times, is performed when appropriate.

The position requires in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and instruments; attention to detail for extended periods; and skill operating laboratory equipment. The MLS/MT must recognize that errors may have serious consequences for patients and establish cooperative working relationships with employees and departments. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills.

This position is based at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital. Shifts are 12-hour PRN shifts, either 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. The position reports to the Laboratory Operation Manager/Director of Laboratory.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a related scientific discipline, as required by CLIA.
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through ASCP or AMT at the time of job start or within one year of job start.
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and instruments.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and demonstrate attention to detail for extended periods.
• Ability to work with awareness that errors may have serious consequences for patients.
• Ability to work assigned schedules, with changes to off days, shifts, or weekends as hospital needs require.
• Keen assessment and decision-making abilities; strong written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to communicate in person and by telephone.
• Emotional stability for working under high stress, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and ability to multitask in complex situations.
• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Proficiency using computers, including keyboard proficiency, MS Outlook, and Word, and other office technology such as telephones and fax machines.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens for acceptability for testing.
• Perform accurate and appropriate testing according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Verify the accuracy of results before reporting them and report results in a timely manner.
• Perform maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur.
• Comply with laboratory and hospital policies on universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipunctures, finger sticks, and bleeding times, when appropriate.
• Use appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills when working with patients of all ages.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, departments, and other organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time