Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs complex medical laboratory tests used to diagnose and treat disease. The role analyzes test results and is accountable for their accuracy, maintains complicated instruments, and monitors quality control and quality assurance programs. The position requires independent specimen processing and testing, including moderate- and high-complexity testing, and supports the department through troubleshooting, procedure maintenance, competency completion, and cross-training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six years of clinical laboratory experience; or an associate degree and at least two years of clinical laboratory experience; or a bachelor's degree, with clinical laboratory 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 applicants with five years of laboratory experience.

Nice To Haves

Clinical laboratory experience for candidates with a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Independently perform specimen processing and moderate- and high-complexity testing.
Analyze test results, applying knowledge of pathological processes and correlations between disease states and test results.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot instruments or processes, and take corrective action; identify when guidance is needed to complete troubleshooting.
Perform quality control, including running controls, evaluating and documenting data, and taking corrective action as required.
Communicate relevant quality-control information to the supervisor or lead technician.
Review, write, or modify departmental procedures and policies.
Meet timelines for gaining skills and satisfactorily complete the position's competency checklist.
Take responsibility for professional development, including cross-training to support department operations and flexible staffing assignments.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine, and medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care coverage.
Moving assistance and pet insurance.
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 a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
Consumer discounts and preferred banking partnerships.
Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services.
Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible colleagues based on income.