Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist - Laboratory- Evenings - PRN

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport • Gulfport, MS

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing technical testing in a laboratory area (chemistry, special chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, blood bank, or hematology/coagulation). The MT/MLS performs clinical diagnostic testing to aid physicians and clinical care team in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent from an NAACLS accredited institution, or B.S. degree in another science field and certification as required.
• Licensure: Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology MS (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP), or equivalent certification as MT. If a new graduate, certification is required within three (3) months.
• Experience: None
• Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Must know the theory and practice of medical technology/ medical laboratory science. Must be able to operate and perform some troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment. Must be able to do manual procedures if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Education: None.
• Licensure: Advanced certification in a specialty from ASCP.
• Experience: None
• Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to perform moderate and advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment. Knowledge and training on new equipment. Computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing clinical laboratory procedures to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease or disease processes
• Performs diagnostic tests for interpretation or therapeutic intervention as requested
• Performs varied or specialized bacteriological, serological, hematological and related examinations according to established standards
• Completes all testing; evaluates the validity of laboratory data, and records test results
• Operates and calibrates all equipment in the area of specialization
• Communicates the patient and health care information to the appropriate health care provider
• Reports all critical test results or critical results to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner
• Communicates with physician, pathologists and clinical staff regarding test procedures and results
• Compiles and records test results into the electronic health record
• Communicates expectations to team members and support staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees