Medical Technologist I

Community Health Systems • Hattiesburg, MS • 1d ago

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist I performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. This role ensures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to quality control protocols and maintaining laboratory instruments. The Medical Technologist I supports patient care by completing tests efficiently, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting in data collection for regulatory compliance. This position may also include teaching new employees and students and performing phlebotomy duties as needed.

Essential Functions

Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with appropriate documentation.

Adheres to quality control procedures by performing required checks, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and taking corrective actions as necessary.

Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly instrument function checks and preventative maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.

Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, attempting corrective actions or notifying the appropriate personnel or manufacturer as needed.

Ensures all laboratory procedures comply with safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the Laboratory Safety Plan.

Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare staff, providing timely updates on unusual patient results, instrument malfunctions, and quality control issues.

Assists with proficiency testing and data collection required for laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance.

Collects chain-of-custody urine drug screens and performs phlebotomy duties as required to support patient care needs.

Collaborates with team members to ensure shift duties and department responsibilities are completed efficiently and accurately.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science required or

Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW) required

0-2 years of acute care experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, quality control protocols, and safety regulations.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with laboratory instruments.

Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet testing deadlines.

Proficient in using laboratory information systems and maintaining accurate records.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare staff.

Knowledge of population-specific competencies for all relevant patient demographics.

Licenses and Certifications

ASCP - Medical Technologist required or

Medical Laboratory Technologist (AMT) required or

Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAB) required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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