Medical Lab Tech, Nights

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Flowood, Mississippi

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids to support patient diagnosis. Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with strict quality control and safety standards.

Qualifications

You have an Associate Degree in a relevant scientific field or completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course, along with 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience. You are certified as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) and possess strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, equipment operation, and quality control standards.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Laboratory Technology

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Laboratory equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Phlebotomy

Chain-of-custody urine drug screens

ASCP

AMT

AAB

HEW

Job Description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
  • Student Loan Support – Up to $20,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
  • Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.

Role: Medical Lab Tech

Location: Merit Health Women's Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time Nights 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information. 

Essential Functions

  • Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation.
  • Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly.
  • Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.
  • Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
  • Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations.
  • Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks.
  • Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or
  • Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required
  • 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, procedures, and quality control standards.
  • Proficiency in laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret quality control data and patient test results.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and infection control protocols.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Licenses and Certifications

  • MLT - Medical Lab Technician through ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW, or equivalent certification agency required
  • State license where applicable required

INDLABPHARM

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 33 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS operates 64 affiliated hospitals with more than 9,000 beds and more than 900 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
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