Medical Lab Scientist PRN
Healthier Mississippi People LLC·Canton, Mississippi
Healthier Mississippi People LLC·Canton, Mississippi
The Medical Lab Scientist conducts clinical laboratory tests and analyses in various areas including hematology and microbiology. They analyze biological samples, perform chemical analyses, and maintain laboratory equipment.
To perform a full range of laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. To compile specific, technical, statistical and/or numerical data.
Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures. Knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo. Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells function, intercede with each other and the environment. Analytical skills. Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data.
Conducts clinical laboratory tests and analysis in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis. Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction. Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components. Cultivates, isolates, assists in identifying, and conducts tests on microbial organisms; obtains, cuts, stains, and mounts biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis. Selects and prepares specimens and media for cell culture, using aseptic, technique. Studies blood samples to determine the number of cells and their morphology, as well as blood group type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes. Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers; promotes safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Demands: Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more
Education and Experience: Bachelor's or higher degree (or will graduate within 120 days) or higher level degree in medical technology/ clinical lab sciences or in lieu of degree, the individual must be registered in the area specialty (blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or immunology/molecular pathology).
One of the following registrations is required if qualifying under "in lieu of degree" - American Association of Bio-Analyst, MT (AAB); American Medical Technologist, MT (AMTt); American Society for Clinical Pathology, MT (ASCP); American Society for Clinical Pathology, MB(ASCP); National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel CLS (NCA); or equivalent categorical registration in medical technology such as RMT (ISCLT)
Market context
Medical lab scientist PRN roles in Mississippi are often filled by candidates who can step into clinical testing work with minimal onboarding, especially in hospital and outpatient settings. This role is competitive because employers look for a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or clinical lab sciences, or specialty registration with the right certifications if you do not have a degree. Before applying, compare your credentials to the posting and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit and save research time.
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