Medical Laboratory Scientist - PRN - Holmes County Hospital
University of Mississippi Medical Center•Lexington, MS
About The Position
Performs a full range of laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Compiles specific technical, statistical, and/or numerical data. The duties listed are general examples and are not exclusive or all-inclusive.
Requirements
- One accepted credential is required within 120 days post-hire: MT(AAB), MT(AMT), MT(ASCP), MB(ASCP), CLS(NCA), or an equivalent categorical registration in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Cytometry, Hematology, Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology from the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
- Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and the chemical processes and transformations they undergo.
- Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues and cells, how they function and interact with one another and the environment.
- Analytical skills.
- Skills in using personal computers and related software applications.
- Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical laboratory tests and analyses in hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
- Analyze biological samples for chemical content or reaction.
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Cultivate and isolate microbial organisms, assist in identifying them, and conduct tests on them.
- Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
- Select and prepare specimens and media for cell culture using aseptic technique.
- Study blood samples to determine cell counts and morphology, blood group type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
- Promote safety, environmental, and/or infection-control practices.
- Compile specific technical, statistical, and/or numerical data.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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