Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in Mississippi
Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in Mississippi are open across McComb, Gulfport, and Jackson and other Mississippi metros, with employers like Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, and Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine testing in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratory areas to aid physicians and clinical care teams in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for performing laboratory procedures to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease or disease processes
- Performs diagnostic and serological testing for interpretation or therapeutic intervention as requested
- Performs various microscopic, chemical, hematological, immunologic, or bacteriologic assays according to established standards
- Completes all testing within the established time frame to aid in the treatment of the patient
- Ensures quality control in processing specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping
- Verifies equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrates equipment utilizing approved testing procedures
- Complies with all laboratory policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control
- Communicates patient and health care information to the appropriate health care provider
- Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel or health care provider
- Reports all critical tests and critical results to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner
- Compiles and records test results into the electronic health record
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Associate degree from a NAACLS accredited Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program, or have completed equivalent military training as an MLT.
- Licensure: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). If a new graduate, certification is required within three months.
- Experience: No experience required.
- Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Must know the theory and practice of medical laboratory technology. Must be able to troubleshoot, operate, and maintain automated equipment and to perform manual procedures. Some computer skills are needed.
INTRODUCTION
The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine testing in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratory areas to aid physicians and clinical care teams in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for performing laboratory procedures to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease or disease processes
- Performs diagnostic and serological testing for interpretation or therapeutic intervention as requested
- Performs various microscopic, chemical, hematological, immunologic, or bacteriologic assays according to established standards
- Completes all testing within the established time frame to aid in the treatment of the patient
- Ensures quality control in processing specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping
- Verifies equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrates equipment utilizing approved testing procedures
- Complies with all laboratory policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control
- Communicates patient and health care information to the appropriate health care provider
- Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel or health care provider
- Reports all critical tests and critical results to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner
- Compiles and records test results into the electronic health record
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Associate degree from a NAACLS accredited Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program, or have completed equivalent military training as an MLT.
- Licensure: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). If a new graduate, certification is required within three months.
- Experience: No experience required.
- Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Must know the theory and practice of medical laboratory technology. Must be able to troubleshoot, operate, and maintain automated equipment and to perform manual procedures. Some computer skills are needed.
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Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Medical Laboratory Technician Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Baptist Memorial Health Care2
- Memorial Hospital at Gulfport2
- Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center2
- Lafayette Health Ventures1
- South Central Regional Medical Center1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services8
- Education1
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory technician jobs across Mississippi.
- Associate degree in clinical or medical laboratory science or a related field
- ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or AMT certification preferred or required
- Proficiency operating automated hematology and chemistry analyzers
- Knowledge of CLIA regulations and laboratory quality control procedures
- Experience performing venipuncture and processing blood, urine, and tissue specimens
- One to two years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or reference lab setting
Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical laboratory technician jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 9+ medical laboratory technician openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in McComb, Gulfport, and Jackson. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
Which Mississippi cities have the most medical laboratory technician jobs?
McComb, Gulfport, and Jackson have the most medical laboratory technician openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire medical laboratory technicians in Mississippi?
Employers hiring medical laboratory technicians in Mississippi include Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, and Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical laboratory technician jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 0% of medical laboratory technician openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for medical laboratory technician jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to medical laboratory technician jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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