Student - Medical Lab Tech

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Performs routine assigned tasks involving specimen processing and preparation for analysis. Produces quality-monitoring reports, including turnaround-time, expected-list, and specimen-tracking reports, and acts on findings to help prevent errors, specimen loss, or loss of specimen integrity. Cleans, disinfects, and maintains classrooms and equipment, and provides training and guidance to lower-level employees. Work is reviewed, and results are entered into Epic and released by a medical lab technician or technologist.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or associate's degree Medical Lab Tech program.
Knowledge of procedures, protocols, and specimen-processing preparation and storage techniques.
Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance specifications for laboratory and/or medical equipment and materials.
Skill in providing guidance and instruction in specimen processing, automation lines, basic laboratory equipment, clerical tasks, necessary computer functions, and safety procedures.
Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
Ability to promote and maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control practices and methods.

Responsibilities

Prepare specimens for testing or reference laboratories; process, accurately label, and store patient specimens according to established procedures.
Prepare reagents and kits, perform culture setups and stains, carry out lab aide functions and blood-product confirmatory testing, and release blood products.
Conduct waived testing after competency has been documented.
Operate equipment needed for assigned duties, including centrifuges, tube systems, automation lines, refrigerator and freezer monitoring systems, and computers with assigned programs.
Perform basic equipment maintenance and service, document maintenance and temperature checks, and maintain accurate duty records.
Perform duties required for CAP accreditation as requested.
Follow equipment safety guidelines and use equipment properly.
Clean laboratory facilities and equipment; break down and store supplies.
Maintain assigned department supply inventory and stock supplies for stations, areas, and carts as requested.
Produce daily and periodic reports from Epic and other software systems; make adjustments, investigate findings, and report to a supervisor.
Maintain departmental records and filing systems to comply with regulatory requirements.
Promote workplace safety, environmental, and infection-control practices and methods.
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees in specimen processing, automation lines, basic laboratory equipment, clerical tasks, computer functions, and safety procedures.