Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families.

We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team.

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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.

Supervision

JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.