Medical Technologist | As-Needed (PRN) | Varied Shifts

Description

Peterson Health is a not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate and team-oriented culture. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, as well as health and retirement benefits to our employees.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is responsible for performing highly complex testing for use in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease. This involves a thorough knowledge of laboratory practice in order to correlate, interpret, evaluate and ensure the validity of patient results. The MLS/MT/CLS assists in the maintenance and operation of the laboratory by assuring compliance with all laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory agency standards.

Required Education:
BS or AS degree in related field or documented military laboratory training. Must possess education credentials necessary to satisfy CLIA '88 personnel testing qualifications for a high complexity laboratory.

Preferred Education:
Completion of a NAACLS-accredited MT/MLS/MLT program or Board of Registry equivalent.

Required Technical Skills:
Training and/or experience in all areas of the clinical laboratory and laboratory information systems.

Preferred Licensure /Registration /Certification:
National certification/registration as MLS/CLS/MT/MLT via ASCP, AMT, NCA or HEW.
Preferred Experience:
Minimum of one year's experience