Medical Technologist CLS - Precision Lab Diagnostics

STHS McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STHS McAllen seeks a Laboratory Technologist to receive and analyze specimens, report results promptly, and participate in QC/QA, maintenance and safety programs.

The role may involve evaluating new methods, contributing to teaching and continuing education, and performing related duties with minimal supervision. The position emphasizes compliance with procedures and professional judgment in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field or AS degree with 10 years' experience.
• Registry as CLS(MLS)/MT(ASCP)/CLS(NCA)/MT(AMT) required within six months of hire.
• Certification Maintenance Program participation required for those certified as of 2004, every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze laboratory specimens and report results timely.
• Participates in 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.

Education

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.

Job description

STHS McAllen seeks a Laboratory Technologist to receive and analyze specimens, report results promptly, and participate in QC/QA, maintenance and safety programs.

The role may involve evaluating new methods, contributing to teaching and continuing education, and performing related duties with minimal supervision. The position emphasizes compliance with procedures and professional judgment in a hospital setting.