Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist | Part Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician evaluates specimens for acceptability and performs accurate testing according to established laboratory protocols and procedures. The technician verifies results before reporting them and reports results in a timely manner. Responsibilities also include maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment, troubleshooting instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens, and following laboratory and hospital safety policies, including universal precautions and exposure-control procedures. The technician performs phlebotomy, including venipunctures, fingersticks, and bleeding times, when appropriate.

The role is based at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital and has a stated shift of 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. The position reports to the Laboratory Operation Manager/Director of Laboratory Services and has no supervisory reports.

The work includes physical activity such as standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing, and other motions. The employee may be exposed to communicable disease or radiation. The role also requires communication and visual abilities, sound judgment, attention to detail, multitasking, collaboration, emotional stability under stress, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The employee must provide their own transportation for travel throughout the SRHS service area and hold a valid driver license.

Requirements

• Associate degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or in a related scientific discipline, as required by CLIA.
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by ASCP or AMT at or within one year of job start.
• Valid driver license and employee-provided transportation for required travel throughout the SRHS service area.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills, including working knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing for extended periods and substantial walking.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone, including receiving and conveying detailed information.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities and goals, and work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Attention to detail, multitasking ability, sound assessment and decision-making, and emotional stability in high-stress situations.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Superior customer-service skills and professional etiquette.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience is 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 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 for universal precautions, safety, and bloodborne- and airborne-pathogen exposure control.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipunctures, fingersticks, and bleeding times, as appropriate.
• Travel throughout the SRHS service area using employee-provided transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree