Baptist·Southaven, Mississippi
The associate is responsible for dispatching and/or transporting blood and other specimens, assisting laboratory staff with clerical and technical tasks, and potentially performing CLIA waived testing. Duties include adhering to specimen collection requirements and maintaining laboratory supplies and work areas.
Responsible for dispatch and/or transport of blood and other specimens.
Assists the laboratory staff with clerical and technical tasks indirectly related to the delivery of quality patient care, for the purpose of diagnostic testing.
May perform CLIA waived laboratory testing.
Performs routine duties in the lab.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in receiving, tracking, and processing specimens, including meeting accurate patient identification standards using three unique identifiers. Minimum education requires a certification or degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or equivalent experience.
Market context
Clinical Laboratory Associate roles in Mississippi are typically driven by ongoing demand in hospitals, reference labs, and other diagnostic settings that rely on accurate specimen handling and patient identification. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who can follow strict chain-of-custody and quality procedures while bringing the required medical technology or clinical laboratory science credential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your certification, specimen-processing experience, and three-identifier workflow before applying.
