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Methodist Healthcare System · 21 hours ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

San Antonio, TX

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Methodist Healthcare System is a leading hospital known for its patient-centered care and modern technology. They are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II responsible for performing complex medical laboratory tests, analyzing results, and ensuring quality control and compliance with accrediting agencies.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Clinical Lab ExperienceQuality Control ManagementMedical Technologist CertificationPreventive MaintenanceProblem-Solving Skills

Required

High school diploma (or equivalent), with 15 years of clinical lab experience

Associates Degree with minimum 2 years experience in Clinical Lab setting

Bachelor's Degree required with clinical lab experience preferred

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