Lab Tech Mt/Mlt

Highland Hills Medical Center•Senatobia, MS

About The Position

Highland Hills Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician for its Laboratory Department. This is a full-time, day-shift position. The qualified technician performs patient specimen analysis for diagnostic purposes under the direct and indirect supervision of a medical technologist, enters results into the computer system, and brings panic-value test results to the attention of appropriate personnel. The role also includes cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing laboratory equipment and work areas, maintaining laboratory inventory, and performing high-complexity testing under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
An associate's degree and/or bachelor's degree in science or medical technology; students pursuing these studies may be considered on a case-by-case basis, with limitations on duties and required supervision.
Certification by a nationally recognized agency as a Medical Technician, either as a generalist or in a specialty area such as Hematology, Chemistry, and/or Blood Bank.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform patient specimen analysis for diagnostic purposes under the direct and indirect supervision of a medical technologist.
Enter all test results into the computer system.
Bring panic-value test results to the attention of appropriate personnel.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize laboratory equipment and work areas.
Maintain laboratory inventory.
Perform high-complexity testing under the supervision of a medical technologist.