Job ID: 0007IS

Clinic

Clinical-Non Nursing - MEDICAL CLINIC EXP

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
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Supervision:

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
• Follows all laws and regulations in the processing and transportation of laboratory specimens Specimen Handling & Processing:
• Uses AIDET as applicable
• Assures department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field; required
• Coordinates work flow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area
• Assists with training of students and new employees
• Assures accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens
• Serves as Charge Medical Technologist (MT) in absence of supervisor or Lead MT Distribution and Transportation:
• Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees Reporting/Recordkeeping:
• Assists with meeting goals of department Performance Improvement initiatives
• Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required
• When necessary, assures proper service recovery is done for patients and/or caregivers.
• Answers telephone in an polite and efficient manner Employee Relations:
• Stays abreast of regulatory changes Regulation:
• Follows regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens.
• Effectively communicate with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers Customer Service
• ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, required within 12 months after incumbent’s graduation form an accredited Medical Technology Program. NOTE: If ASCP certification has recently lapsed, employee will have 90 days to complete continuing education and recertification requirements.
• Attends CARES training.
• Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues Adheres to College of American Pathologist (CAP) & Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards Job Knowledge:
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills
• Proficient skills with LIS; required
• Follows proper policy for accurate patient identification and labeling of all specimens Communication:
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and acceptable driving record/history; preferred
• Assures appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control Education:

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following education to apply:

Bachelors of Laboratory Science