Medical Lab Scientist MLS - Generalist

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off, tuition assistance,

Tower Advance Pay access for pay flex

Employee Assistance Program, 401(k)/P

Job summary

Reading Hospital in Reading, PA, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures and to understand method principles. The role includes performing quality control and preventive maintenance, interpreting results within critical limits, and organizing work to meet deadlines.

Qualified candidates will have a CLS-related education, CLS experience, and eligibility for ASCP/AMT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent path with CLS program.
• Clinical Laboratory Science experience is required.
• ASCP or AMT eligibility is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures.
• Understands method principles.
• Performs quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Interprets results accurately, within critical limits.
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.
• Validates all data obtained.

Skills

Computer Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Alternative: Bachelor's in another field + CLS program + MT-HEW option

Job description

• Performs clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures.
• Understands method principles.
• Performs quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Interprets results accurately, acceptably and within critical limits.
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.
• Validates all data obtained.

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Scientist:

• Performs clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures.
• Understands method principles.
• Performs quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Interprets results accurately, acceptably and within critical limits.
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.
• Validates all data obtained.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science - OR - Bachelor's in some other field of study AND completion of a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program - OR - MT-HEW certification will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Clinical Laboratory Science Experience Required
• Blood Bank Experience Preferred

Certification and Licensure

• ASCP or AMT eligible

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Multitasking

WHY READING HOSPITAL's LABORATORY?

Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).

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Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.