Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Night Shift | Laboratory

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Position Overview:
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing; and performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. He/She verifies accuracy of results before reporting; reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate; troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. He/She complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens. The MLT performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or related scientific discipline required by CLIA.
• Registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) at (or within 1 year) of job start.
• Must be keyboard proficient.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must understand the fundamentals of automated data processing, and be able to quickly gain a detailed understanding of complex computerized and non-computerized information.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.
• Must possess proficient knowledge of budgeting, general ledger and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Verifies accuracy of results before reporting.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree