Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist - Part Time

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

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Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

The role entails performing and reporting laboratory test analyses under minimal supervision, following physician orders and regulatory standards to support quality patient care. The candidate must hold a relevant laboratory science degree, be eligible for ASCP/ASCPi/AMT board certification, and obtain MLS/MT certification within 18 months of hire, with preferred experience in a clinical lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Must show proof of eligibility for the ASCP, ASCPi, AMT or equivalent board certification exam, upon hire.
• Must be Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certified within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, independently perform and report all test analyses according to physician orders in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, FDA, CAP, AABB, OSHA, CLIA, and JCAHO regulations to facilitate optimum quality patient care.
• Process specimens, perform tests, maintain test results, and exercise professional judgment for some complex procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.

Must show proof of eligibility for the ASCP, ASCPi, AMT or equivalent board certification exam, upon hire.

Must be Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certified within 18 months of hire.

Job description

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

The role entails performing and reporting laboratory test analyses under minimal supervision, following physician orders and regulatory standards to support quality patient care. The candidate must hold a relevant laboratory science degree, be eligible for ASCP/ASCPi/AMT board certification, and obtain MLS/MT certification within 18 months of hire, with preferred experience in a clinical lab