Medical Laboratory Scientist - Hattiesburg, United States - Community Health System

Description

Job Description

Performs manual and automated routine blood tests. Prepares specimens for microscope examination. Operates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to supervisor or manager.

Requires graduation from an accredited MT program, passing a national exam given by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, and at least 2 years of experience.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

At Merit Health Wesley and Merit Health Medical Group, our people provide great care.

We are more than 250 physicians strong, while employing more than 1,000 healthcare professionals who have been nationally recognized for patient safety and quality care.

We are a dynamic entity, continually changing and growing in size, service and scope to meet the needs of South Mississippi.

Even with these changes, one thing has-and always will-remain the same: our team of professional caregivers strives to uphold the principles upon which this facility was founded more than 100 years ago: Loving God, Serving Others, and Excelling in Healthcare.

An Equal Opportunity Employer - including disability and protected veteran status.