Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
About the Role
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II) is responsible for performing complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment of disease, analyzing and assuming accountability for accurate test results, maintaining complicated instruments, and monitoring quality control and quality assurance programs.
Responsibilities
- Performs specimen processing and testing independently, including moderate and high‑complexity testing.
- Analyzes test results, demonstrating knowledge of pathological processes and correlating disease states with results.
- Understands, performs, and practices preventive maintenance; troubleshoots and takes corrective action.
- Demonstrates proactive problem‑solving skills, identifying problems, taking appropriate action, and knowing when to seek guidance.
- Performs quality control activities: runs controls, evaluates data, documents results, and takes corrective action as required; communicates relevant QC information to supervisor or lead technologist.
- Reviews, writes, or modifies departmental procedures or policies.
- Meets timeliness expectations for skill acquisition.
- Completes the competency checklist for this position satisfactorily.
- Assumes responsibility for personal development, including cross‑training in other functions to ensure departmental operation and flexible staffing.
Qualifications
- High school diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of clinical lab experience OR Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years experience in a clinical lab setting OR Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with clinical lab experience.
- One of the following certifications is required: MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), CLS(NCA), MT(HEW), CLT(NCA), MLT(ASCP), or MLT(AMT). Certification may be waived for candidates with 5 years of lab experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Dental and vision benefit options.
- 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 additional perks.
- 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.
- 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 offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
- Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Facility Overview
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is a 280‑bed, energy‑efficient, patient‑focused health‑care facility equipped with modern technology. Services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, and its stroke rehabilitation program holds the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease‑Specific Care Certification. It is a leader in robotic surgery through the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, and has received national recognitions such as Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A, Modern Healthcare’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®, and Medicare.gov’s 5‑star rating (ranked #1 in San Antonio and #6 nationally).