University of Southern Mississippi
Location
Hattiesburg, MS | United States
Job description
Medical Laboratory Technician
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Medical Laboratory Technician.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Moffitt Health Center
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Part Time
Grant Funded No
Pay Grade
N06
Posting Close Date Open until filled
Job Summary
Draws, processes, and/or tests blood and orders all supplies for laboratory and x-ray room and processes x-rays.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Adheres to University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Performs laboratory analysis on selected samples for patients such as blood counts, mono test, strep test, pregnancy test, chlamydia, sickle cell, various chemistry tests, urinalysis, wet prep, KOH, etc...
Assists in performing quality control checks on all testing kits and instruments.
Performs x-rays on patients and trains additional personnel on imaging techniques.
Assist in writing all laboratory policies and protocols for testing and handling samples, maintenance on all instruments, quality control, and waste disposal.
Orders all supplies for laboratory and x-ray equipment.
Assists in proficiency testing on known samples of CLIA rules.
Assists in maintaining all service on instruments.
Assists in keeping records of all laboratory work done, maintenance, and any specimens sent out of laboratory.
Practices universal precautions of health care.
Serves on Quality Improvement Committee and Planning Committee.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree and MLT certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Utilizes personal and network computers, imaging machine, photocopy machine, scanner, fax machine and calculator.
Competent in the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Medical Manager, Web processing, Power Point, and Electronic Health Record Software (experience with PyraMed electronic health record software preferred).
Uses standard office equipment such as stapler, staple remover, and scissors.
Preferred Qualifications
X-ray training preferred (or willingness to be trained within first 30-60 days of employment). Member of the American Society of Clinical Pathology
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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