Medical/Clinical Lab Scientist Tech FT Edinburg

About the role

Responsible for receiving and analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting 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. May be required to 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze laboratory specimens
• Report results in a timely manner per laboratory policies and procedures
• Exercise technical and professional judgment
• Participate in and help evaluate Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance, and safety programs
• Maintain parts, reagents, and supplies in assigned areas
• Evaluate and write procedures for new methods
• Participate in teaching, continuing education, supervisory, and other organizational activities
• Perform related duties with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Training must include at least 12 months in a structured training program with clinical internship in a hospital setting
• Demonstrate 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 immediately reporting suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related laboratory science; OR Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician plus 10 years of work experience
• Registered Clinical Laboratory Science certification by a national registry (CLS(MLS), MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), or MT(AMT)) required within six months of hire
• Technologists newly certified as of 2004 must participate in a Certification Maintenance Program to continue certification every three years; failure to participate invalidates certification after the initial three-year period