Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

HCA Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HCA Healthcare's Methodist Hospital as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III. In this critical role, you will perform complex diagnostic tests, ensure quality control, and manage laboratory projects. An excellent total compensation package, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment await qualified candidates passionate about healthcare.

Benefits

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Employee stock purchase plan

Student loan repayment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting.
• Certifications required like MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or equivalent.
• Proficient in complex medical laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex medical laboratory tests and analyze results.
• Ensure compliance with quality control and regulatory standards.
• Manage projects and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Quality Control

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Methodist Hospital

Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Blood Bank Department

Full Time - Non-Exempt

Day Shift - Rotating Weekends

Do you have a passion for healthcare and helping others? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment? Jump-start your career in our Laboratory Department. Submit your application today!

Benefits:

We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Our benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase plan, and student loan repayment. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III, you will be responsible for: performing complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment of disease, analyzing and ensuring accurate test results, maintaining complex instruments, monitoring quality control and assurance programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen processing and testing independently, including moderate and high complexity tests. Analyze test results and ensure accuracy.
• Evaluate and recommend new methods, instrumentation, and technology based on customer needs, cost-benefit analysis, and revenue potential, and inform management.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting agencies. Serve as a resource within and outside the department.
• Manage assigned projects, including planning, resource coordination, timeline management, and reporting progress to management.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures, evaluate data, document findings, and take corrective actions as needed. Communicate QC issues to supervisors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot issues, and take corrective actions. Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills and seek guidance when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting.

Licenses and Certifications:

• MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), CLS(NCA), MT(HEW), MLT(ASCP), MLT(HEW). Certification is waived for those with over 10 years of laboratory experience.

Methodist Hospital, established in 1963, is a leading healthcare provider in South Texas, offering a wide range of specialties and advanced programs. We are committed to high-quality patient care and community service.

We invite qualified candidates to apply. We are actively reviewing applications and will contact suitable applicants for interviews. Submit your application today and help us improve patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.