Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Methodist Healthcare System; Jourdanton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Atascosa is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III to perform complex tests, ensure accuracy, and manage instruments and quality programs. The role emphasizes compliance with regulatory standards and project leadership within the lab.

Applicants should have an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred) and at least 5 years of CL lab experience, with MT/MLS certifications or equivalents. Equal opportunity employer and supportive of professional development.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Clinical Laboratory setting.
• Licenses/certifications: MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), CLS(NCA), MT(HEW), MLT(ASCP), MLT(HEW).

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing and testing independently, including moderate and high complexity testing.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Monitors quality control and assurance programs; documents data and communicates QC information to supervisor.
• Evaluates new methods, instrumentation, and technology for potential use.
• Ensures compliance with accrediting bodies and acts as a resource for customers within and outside the department.
• Leads assigned projects with planning, resource coordination, timelines, and progress updates.

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Clinical Laboratory Scientist III Methodist Hospital Atascosa

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Atascosa offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

General Statement of Duties:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist III is responsible for performing complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment of disease, analyzing and assuming accountability for accurate test results, maintenance of complicated instruments, monitoring quality control and quality assurance programs, assuring compliance with regulations and standards of regulatory agencies, and managing special projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs specimen processing and testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing. Analyzes test results and assumes accountability for accuracy.
• Understands, performs, and practices preventive maintenance on equipment; troubleshoots and takes corrective action. Demonstrates pro‑active problem solving skills to include identifying a problem and taking appropriate action; knows when to seek guidance to complete troubleshooting protocol.
• Understands, performs, and practices quality control management to include running controls, evaluating data, documentation of data, and taking corrective action as required. Communicates any relevant QC information to Supervisor or Manager.
• Anticipates and evaluates need for new methods, instrumentation, and technology in terms of customer need, cost‑benefit and revenue generation, and informs management about findings.
• Assures compliance with accrediting agencies. Acts as a resource to customers both within the department and outside the department.
• Manages assigned projects to include developing a plan, coordinating necessary resources, setting project timelines, keeping Manager informed of progress, and completing project within established time limits.

Additional Job Functions

• Reviews, writes or modifies departmental procedures or policies.
• Monitors quality control for a specific instrument or methodology and prepares documents for pathologist review; sends and reviews reports, performs correlation studies.
• Reviews maintenance logs for specific instruments or methodologies.
• Acts as the point person for on‑site inspections; takes part on inspections to other facilities.
• Designs quality assurance monitors/projects, reports findings, and takes corrective action.
• Develops programs for section/department orientation, competency and training; validates competency of co‑workers.
• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
• Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
• Must learn to comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associates Degree Required And Bachelor's Degree Is Preferred.

Minimum 5 years experience in Clinical Laboratory setting is required.

• Minimum License and Certificates Required: MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), CLS(NCA), MT(HEW), MLT(ASCP), MLT(HEW).

Certification is waived for those with 10 + years of lab experience.

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