Medical Technologist CLS — Hospital Lab Impact

UHS; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS in McAllen, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to receive and analyze specimens and report results in a timely manner, following Laboratory Policies and Procedures. The role may involve educational and supervisory activities as part of the department’s ongoing quality initiatives.

You will participate in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, safety programs and may help evaluate new methods. Certification maintenance and teaching responsibilities are also expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related laboratory science; or Associate's 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 timely.
• Participate in and help evaluate the Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance and safety programs.
• May 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.

Skills

Attention to compliance

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related laboratory science

Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Certification within six months of hire

Job description

UHS in McAllen, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to receive and analyze specimens and report results in a timely manner, following Laboratory Policies and Procedures. The role may involve educational and supervisory activities as part of the department’s ongoing quality initiatives.

You will participate in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, safety programs and may help evaluate new methods. Certification maintenance and teaching responsibilities are also expected.