Medical/Clinical Lab Scientist Tech FT Edinburg

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for receiving and analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures. Performs duties which may require both technical and professional judgment. Participates in and helps evaluate the Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance and safety programs. Maintains 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. Performs other related duties with a minimum of supervision. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

1. Training should have included at least 12 months in a structured training program with clinical internship in a hospital setting.
2. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

1. Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related laboratory science; or Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Plus 10 years of work experience required.
2. 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.
3. 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.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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