Med/Clin Lab Scientist FT FED Mission

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes laboratory specimens and reports results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
• Performs duties which may require both technical and professional judgment.
• Participates in and helps evaluate the Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance and safety programs.
• Maintains parts, reagents and supplies in areas assigned to the department.
• May be required to evaluate and write procedures for new methods, participate in teaching, continuing education, supervisory and other organizational activities.

Qualifications

• Training should have included at least 12 months in a structured training program with clinical internship in a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediate reporting of suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related laboratory science; or Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Must have a Registered Clinical Laboratory Science - certified by national registry such as CLS(MLS), MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), MT(AMT) 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.