PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist – Hands-On Impact

Universal Health Services; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Laboratory professional to receive and analyze specimens, report results promptly, and support quality control, QA, maintenance, and safety programs.

The role requires a BS in Medical Technology or related field (or an MLS/MT with 10 years of experience) and CLS certification within six months of hire; ongoing certification maintenance is required for those certified as of 2004. Compliance with program codes is essential.

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 – 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 the Certification Maintenance Program every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze laboratory specimens and report results in a timely manner.
• 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 department.
• May evaluate and write procedures for new methods and participate in teaching, continuing education, supervision and other organizational activities.

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 – CLS(MLS), MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), MT(AMT) within six months of hire

Certification Maintenance Program for 2004-certified techs (every 3 years)

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Laboratory professional to receive and analyze specimens, report results promptly, and support quality control, QA, maintenance, and safety programs.

The role requires a BS in Medical Technology or related field (or an MLS/MT with 10 years of experience) and CLS certification within six months of hire; ongoing certification maintenance is required for those certified as of 2004. Compliance with program codes is essential.