Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician
Tuba City, AZ
LanceSoft
4x10 hrs, Evenings

REQUIREMENTS:

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; and

              - 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.