Medical Technologist
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

**Supervision:**

* Coordinates work flow of phlebotomists in Specimen Processing area
* Serves as Charge Medical Technologist (MT) in absence of supervisor or Lead MT

**Distribution and Transportation:**

* Assures accurate and efficient transportation of  lab-related supplies, equipment and specimens
* Follows all laws and regulations in the processing and transportation of laboratory specimens

**Specimen Handling & Processing:**

* Follows regulatory guidelines in handling/processing of laboratory specimens. 
* Follows proper policy for accurate patient identification and labeling of all specimens

**Communication:**

* Effectively communicate with all NMHS staff, patients, their family members and customers

**Customer Service**

* Uses AIDET as applicable
* Attends CARES training.
* When necessary, assures proper service recovery is done for patients and/or caregivers.
* Answers telephone in an polite and efficient manner

**Employee Relations:**

* Works as part of a team with all Pathology and NMHS employees

**Reporting/Recordkeeping:**

* Assures department testing, applicable to their area, is reported in an accurate and timely manner
* Assists with meeting goals of department Performance Improvement initiatives
* Assures appropriate documentation of all required instrument monthly maintenance and quality control

**Education:**

* Assists with training of students and new employees
* Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and expand skills
* Stays abreast of regulatory changes

**Regulation**:

* Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
* 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: 

* Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field; required
* 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.
* Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and acceptable driving record/history;  preferred
* Proficient skills with LIS; required
* Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills;  required

Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; required