Clinical Lab Scientist Tech: Precision Diagnostics

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a laboratory professional responsible for receiving and analyzing specimens, reporting results timely, and supporting QC/QA, maintenance, and safety programs. The role may involve evaluating procedures, teaching, and supervising activities with minimal supervision.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Medical Technology or an AS with 10 years of work experience, and obtain CLS/MLS/MT certification within six months of hire, with ongoing participation in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related laboratory science; or Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician plus 10 years of work experience required.
• Registered Clinical Laboratory Science – certified by national registry such as CLS(MLS), MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), MT(AMT) is required within six months of hire.
• Techs newly certified as of 2004, are required to participate in a Certification Maintenance Program to continue certification every 3 years. Failure to participate will invalidate certification after the initial 3 year certification period.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze laboratory specimens and report results promptly.
• Participate in and help evaluate the Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance and safety programs.
• Maintain parts, reagents and supplies in areas assigned to the.
• May be required to evaluate and write procedures for new methods, participate in teaching, continuing education, supervisory and other organizational activities.
• Perform other related duties with a minimum of supervision.

Skills

Compliance with policies

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology or related lab science

AS degree in Medical Laboratory Technician + 10 years experience

CLS/MLS/MT certification (registered) within 6 months of hire

Certification Maintenance Program for 2004-certifications

Job description

South Texas Health System is seeking a laboratory professional responsible for receiving and analyzing specimens, reporting results timely, and supporting QC/QA, maintenance, and safety programs. The role may involve evaluating procedures, teaching, and supervising activities with minimal supervision.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Medical Technology or an AS with 10 years of work experience, and obtain CLS/MLS/MT certification within six months of hire, with ongoing participation in a