Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Vicksburg, Mississippi
Conduct routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids to support patient diagnosis. Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure strict adherence to quality control and safety protocols.
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.
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.
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
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
Requires an Associate Degree in a clinical laboratory science or equivalent military training, along with MLT certification. Candidates should have 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience.
Market context
In Mississippi, allied health employers commonly look for radiologic technologists with the required education, ARRT certification, and state registration, so credentialed candidates are often the most competitive. These roles can be selective because compliance, patient safety, and imaging proficiency all matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your Mississippi registration and ARRT status before applying.
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