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North Star Behavioral Health · 3 months ago

Med/Clin Lab Scientist Tech

MCALLEN, Texas

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

10+ years exp

North Star Behavioral Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Med/Clin Lab Scientist Tech. The role involves analyzing laboratory specimens, reporting results, and participating in quality control and assurance programs while maintaining supplies and evaluating new methods.

Health Care

Responsibilities

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 to the

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

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceMedical TechnologyCertification Maintenance ProgramCompliance ProgramQuality ControlQuality Assurance

Required

Training should have included at least 12 months in a structured training program with clinical internship in a hospital setting

Must 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 issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

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 – certified by national registry such as 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 a Certification Maintenance Program to continue certification every 3 years. Failure to participate will invalidate certification after the initial 3 year certification period