Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Description
Methodist Northeast Hospital
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Laboratory Department
PRN- Non-Exempt
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 you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive
salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our
team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include
401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition
reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program, and
student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic
opportunity.
As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, you are 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, and monitoring quality control and quality
assurance programs.
In this role, the Certified Medical Technologist II:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Minimum Education and Experience:

A. High school diploma (or equivalent), with 15 years of clinical lab
experience
OR
B. Associates Degree with minimum 2 years experience in Clinical Lab setting.
-OR-
C. Bachelor’s Degree required with clinical lab experience preferred.
Minimum License and Certificates Required: 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 5 years of lab experience
Methodist Hospital Northeast has played a major role in the phenomenal
economic growth experienced in northeast Bexar County. With over 170 beds, the
hospital offers a full array of services including 24/7 emergency care, open
heart surgery, cardiac catheterizations, vascular, neurosurgery, inpatient
rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery, cancer care, intensive care and inpatient
and outpatient surgeries and procedures. It is home to the Joint Replacement
Academy offering the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain, as well
as a neurosurgical program offering services from elective spine surgeries to
advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.
We are 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; and by 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 outlined by the American Heart Association for the
treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks and the Texas Award for
Performance Excellence. The hospital has also been nationally recognized by
Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A. For more information, please visit our
website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital Northeast under
Locations.
Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing
applications. Qualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring
managers for interviews. Submit your application today and help us raise the
bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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