Clinical Laboratory Scientist III
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist III performs complex medical laboratory testing to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role independently processes specimens and conducts moderate- and high-complexity testing, analyzes results, and is accountable for their accuracy. The scientist maintains complicated instruments, performs quality control and preventive maintenance, troubleshoots problems, supports compliance with accrediting agencies, and serves as a resource to customers inside and outside the department. The role also evaluates potential methods, instrumentation, and technology and manages assigned projects through planning, coordination, timeline management, and completion.
Requirements
- Associate degree required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Five years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting 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 candidates with 10 years of laboratory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Independently process specimens and perform moderate- and high-complexity testing.
- Analyze test results and take accountability for their accuracy.
- Evaluate the need for new methods, instrumentation, and technology in terms of customer need, cost benefit, and revenue generation, and inform management of findings.
- Assure compliance with accrediting agencies.
- Act as a resource to customers within and outside the department.
- Manage assigned projects by developing plans, coordinating resources, setting timelines, updating the Manager on progress, and completing projects within established time limits.
- Perform quality control management, including running controls, evaluating and documenting data, taking corrective action as needed, and communicating relevant QC information to a Supervisor or Manager.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot issues, and take corrective action.
- Identify problems and take appropriate action, seeking guidance when needed to complete troubleshooting protocols.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
- 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 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.
- Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, and certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Colleague recognition 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 eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
