Singing River Health System · 19 hours ago
Medical Laboratory Technician Intern
Pascagoula, MS
Internship
Onsite
InternSinging River Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician Intern. The role involves evaluating specimens, performing testing, and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols while gaining hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
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Responsibilities
Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory
Verifies accuracy of results before reporting
Reports test results in a timely manner
Performs needed maintenance and calibration on instruments and equipment
Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur
Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety procedures, and exposure control/plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens
Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, finger sticks, bleeding times) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Associate Degree program with a B or better average
Must obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology or comparable agency upon completion of the MLT or CLS program
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training
Training and experience meeting the requirements of the clinical laboratory rotation for the educational degree being obtained
Ability to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction
Ability to make fine discriminations in sound
Close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus
Ability to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue
Ability to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends
Demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities
Demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations
Ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations
Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
Possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word
Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area – with the employee providing his/her own transportation
Company
Singing River Health System
Singing River offers award-winning, comprehensive care for every age and stage.
Founded in 1931Pascagoula, Mississippi, USA
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason McNeil, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Laurin St. Pe
Chief Operating Officer
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