Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. Join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III at Methodist Healthcare System and contribute to a mission-driven environment where we care like family.

About the role

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III, you will perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment of disease, analyze and ensure accurate test results, maintain complicated instruments, monitor quality control and quality assurance programs, and assure compliance with regulations and standards of regulatory agencies. You will also manage special projects and act as a resource to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing and testing independently, including moderate and high complexity testing.
• Analyzes test results and assumes accountability for accuracy.
• Evaluates the need for new methods, instrumentation, and technology based on customer needs, cost-benefit, and revenue generation; informs management about findings.
• Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies.
• Acts as a resource to customers within and outside the department.
• Manages assigned projects, including developing plans, coordinating resources, setting timelines, and completing projects within established deadlines.
• Performs and practices quality control management, including running controls, evaluating data, documenting results, and taking corrective action as needed.
• Communicates relevant quality control information to supervisors or managers.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, troubleshoots issues, and takes corrective action.
• Demonstrates proactive problem-solving skills, identifying problems and taking appropriate action; seeks guidance when necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum Education and Experience: Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a microbiology clinical laboratory setting is required.

Qualifications

• 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 is waived for those with 10 years of laboratory experience.

Benefits

Methodist Healthcare System offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and 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, adoption assistance, and referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program, including 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- and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the organization

Methodist Hospital Northeast, part of Methodist Healthcare System, has played a major role in the economic growth of northeast Bexar County. With over 232 beds, the hospital offers a full array of services, including:

• 24/7 emergency care
• Open heart surgery, cardiac catheterizations, and vascular services
• Neurosurgery and a neurosurgical program offering services from elective spine surgeries to advanced brain and spine care
• Inpatient rehabilitation and orthopedic surgery
• Cancer care
• Intensive care and inpatient/outpatient surgeries and procedures
• Joint Replacement Academy, offering the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain

The hospital is recognized by:

• The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center
• The American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
• The American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program

Methodist Hospital Northeast has received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures for the treatment of severe heart attacks and the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. It has also been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A.