Medical Lab Scientist PRN Weslaco

South Texas Health System; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a Medical Laboratory professional to receive and analyze specimens, report results promptly, and participate in quality control and safety programs. The role includes evaluating new methods, teaching, and ongoing professional development within a hospital setting.

The candidate should hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or MLS/CLS certification and commit to certification maintenance. Supervision and various departmental activities may be included as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field.
• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician plus 10 years of work experience.
• Registered CLS/MLS/MT within 6 months of hire; certification must be maintained per program rules.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze laboratory specimens and report results in a timely manner.
• Participate in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance and safety programs.
• Evaluate and write procedures for new methods; participate in teaching and continuing education.
• Perform other duties with minimal supervision.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology or related field

AS/MLS certification with 10 years experience alternative

Certification maintenance every 3 years (post-2004 rules)

Tools

Clinical lab equipment

Specimen processing tools

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

• Training should have included at least 12 months in a structured training program with clinical internship in a hospital setting.
• 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

• 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.

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