Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology)
Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco, TX, United States
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, also referred to as a Medical Technologist (Med Tech). The CLS II requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. The CLS II plays an important role in the diagnostic process, contributing significantly to patient care and treatment.
Shifts Available:
Days
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Time:
8‑hour shifts
Location:
Weslaco, TX – Knapp Medical Center
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other benefits
Responsibilities
Perform only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, responsibilities listed under 42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495, 493.1463, and 493.1461.
Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the supervisor, director, or medical director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in hematology, blood bank, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, immunology, and any other discipline introduced into the laboratory.
Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment on a daily, weekly, monthly, or as‑needed basis.
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to reporting proficiency testing results.
May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May be assigned as General Supervisor, having responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to POCT.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager or director.
Qualifications
ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, also referred to as a Medical Technologist (Med Tech). The CLS II requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. The CLS II plays an important role in the diagnostic process, contributing significantly to patient care and treatment.
Shifts Available:
Days
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Time:
8‑hour shifts
Location:
Weslaco, TX – Knapp Medical Center
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other benefits
Responsibilities
Perform only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, responsibilities listed under 42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495, 493.1463, and 493.1461.
Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the supervisor, director, or medical director.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in hematology, blood bank, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, immunology, and any other discipline introduced into the laboratory.
Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment on a daily, weekly, monthly, or as‑needed basis.
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to reporting proficiency testing results.
May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
May be assigned as General Supervisor, having responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
May be assigned responsibilities related to POCT.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager or director.
Qualifications
ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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