Memorial Health System
Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory - Evening - FT
Memorial Health System, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39500
Job Description
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.
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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 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.
Preferred Qualifications: 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.
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.
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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 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.
Preferred Qualifications: 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.