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

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician evaluates specimens for acceptability and performs accurate, appropriate 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 maintaining and calibrating instruments and equipment, troubleshooting problems involving instruments, equipment, reagents, or patient specimens, and following laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, and exposure control for bloodborne and airborne pathogens. Phlebotomy, including venipunctures, fingersticks, and bleeding times, is performed when appropriate.

The role requires sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines, and professional communication with patients, physicians, colleagues, and other organizations. The technician must be able to work independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and maintain collaborative working relationships. The position is part time, based at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, with a 7:00 AM–7:30 PM shift and rotating weekends and holidays. Travel throughout the Singing River Health System service area is required, using the employee’s own transportation.

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 the job start.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and walk extensively; the role also involves standing, turning, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing, and other physical motions.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and by telephone, including speaking and enunciating to exchange detailed information.
• Visual acuity sufficient to shift focus between a computer monitor and nearby forms, with or without correction.
• Keen assessment and decision-making abilities, strong written and verbal communication, and emotional stability for high-stress situations.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, pay close attention to detail, and multitask in complex situations.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships across SRHS and other organizations.
• Ability to function in a clinical capacity, perform specialty-area duties, and apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills, including working knowledge of MS Outlook and Word, and ability to use office technology such as telephones and fax machines.
• Valid driver license and ability to provide personal transportation for required travel throughout the SRHS service area.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals.
• Organizational, planning, and management-writing skills; ability to understand automated data processing and quickly learn complex computerized and non-computerized information.
• Knowledge of budgeting, general ledger, and financial statement preparation.

Nice To Haves

• At least 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 of 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 procedures, and exposure control for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipunctures, fingersticks, and bleeding times, when appropriate.
• Travel throughout the SRHS service area using personal transportation.

What This Job Offers

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