Medical Lab Scientist PRN Weslaco
UHS•Weslaco, TX
About The Position
The Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for receiving and analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results in a timely manner according to laboratory policies and procedures. The position requires technical and professional judgment and participation in the department’s quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, and safety programs. The scientist maintains assigned parts, reagents, and supplies. The role may also involve evaluating and writing procedures for new methods, teaching, continuing education, supervisory activities, and other organizational work. Other related duties may be assigned, and work is performed with a minimum of supervision.
Requirements
- Training must include at least 12 months in a structured training program with a clinical internship in a hospital setting.
- Demonstrate commitment to and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, including compliance with policies and procedures, attendance at required training, and immediate reporting of 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.
- Certification in Registered Clinical Laboratory Science 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 laboratory 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.
