Medical/Clinical Lab Scientist Tech FT Edinburg

UHS • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for receiving and analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures. The role involves duties that may require technical and professional judgment. The employee participates in and helps evaluate the Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance, and safety programs, and maintains parts, reagents, and supplies in assigned areas. The position may also require evaluating and writing procedures for new methods, participating in teaching and continuing education, and taking part in supervisory and other organizational activities. Performs other related duties with a minimum of supervision. The position summary identifies the most relevant duties and responsibilities but does not exclude other assignments.

Requirements

• Training must have included at least 12 months in a structured training program with a clinical internship in a hospital setting.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, including complying with policies and procedures, attending required training, and immediately reporting suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or a related laboratory science; alternatively, an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician plus 10 years of work experience.
• Registration in Clinical Laboratory Science, certified by a national registry such as CLS(MLS), MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), or MT(AMT), is required within six months of hire.
• Technicians newly certified as of 2004 must participate in a Certification Maintenance Program every three years to continue certification; failure to participate will invalidate certification after the initial three-year certification period.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze laboratory specimens.
• Report results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in and help evaluate the Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance, and safety programs.
• Maintain parts, reagents, and supplies in assigned areas.
• As required, evaluate and write procedures for new methods.
• Participate in teaching, continuing education, supervisory, and other organizational activities as required.
• Perform other related duties with a minimum of supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time