North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Medical Technologist for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Medical Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff **JOB SUMMARY** The Medical Technologist Lead at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assisting the supervisor with scheduling, quality control, maintenance programs, and work flow organization. This role also includes ensuring the accurate and efficient transportation of lab-related supplies, equipment, and specimens while adhering to all relevant laws and regulations. **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** 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. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** **Education Level** **Education Details** **Required/Preferred** Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science or related field Required **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications Details** **Time Frame** **Required/** **Preferred** ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist 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 within 1 Year Required And DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record/history Upon Hire Preferred **Work Experience** **Number of Years** **Work Experience Details** **Required/** **Preferred** **Knowledge Skills and Abilities** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** **Required/Preferred** **Proficiency** Proficient skills with LIS Required N/A Good organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills Required N/A Knowledge of and appropriate handling of biohazardous specimens; Prioritize and organize daily work demands of area Required N/A Evaluating processes and equipment for optimal organization and performance Required N/A Communicates effectively Required N/A Provides excellent service to internal and external customers Required N/A Assuring quality control is acceptable and required maintenance is completed daily in work area Required N/A Must have extensive contact with: Pathology Department and hospital staff (including physicians) Required N/A Must have good written and verbal communication skills Required N/A Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve Required N/A **SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility: North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BHD. Posted job title: Medical Technologist, Ft, Days, Some Weekends, West Tupelo Urgent Care About North Mississippi Health Services At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the "you" you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate "why" – our patients. With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.