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Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Scientist

The Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, testing, and reporting of test results in compliance with regulatory requirements, policy and procedures, and the TCRHCC's goal of providing quality patient care. The position is in the laboratory that provides sub-specialties of service in a hospital setting, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, microbiology, and clinical microscopy. The laboratory provides 24-hour coverage and rotates day, evening, or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.

Candidates submitted must meet all necessary qualifications listed below, including education.

Education:

Medical Laboratory Technician:

High school graduate or GED, AND

- Successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least a duration of 50 weeks and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician), OR

Sixty (60) hours of courses in an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency AND of those 60 hours have completed either:

• a. Twenty-four (24) semester hours of Medical Laboratory or Clinical laboratory science courses OR
• b. Twenty-four (24) semester hours of science courses with the minimal inclusion of:
• - 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, 12 semester hours of chemical, biological, or medical technologic/laboratory science in any combination

Medical Laboratory Scientist:

Graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency,

AND have completed either:

• o Forty-eight (48) semester hours of medical laboratory technology or clinical laboratory science courses OR
• o Forty-eight (48) semester hours of coursework across various subjects that include:
• - Twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, which must include general chemistry and biochemistry or organic chemistry.
• - Twelve (12) semester hours of biology, which must include general biology and molecular biology, cell biology or genetics;
• - Twenty-four (24) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science or technology in any combination.

License/Certification:

Medical Laboratory Technician:

Medical Laboratory Technician certification from a nationally recognized certification agency must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire. Certification must remain unexpired, in good standing, for the duration of employment.

Medical Laboratory Scientist:

Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technologist or Specialist certification from a nationally recognized certification agency must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire. Certification must remain unexpired, in good standing, for the duration of employment.

Experience:

Medical Laboratory Technician:

Six (6) months documented bench experience in each specialty including blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology.

Medical Laboratory Scientist:

A minimum of one (1) year of approved clinical laboratory experience, must include clinical rotation through blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.