Medical Lab Scientist MLS - Micro and Point of Care

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings

Job summary

Reading Hospital in Reading, PA is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for Micro and Point of Care to join our clinical laboratory team. You will obtain specimens, perform standardized tests, and ensure accurate data interpretation.

The role emphasizes method principle understanding, quality control, maintenance, and independent workflow management to meet deadlines while delivering reliable results for patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• MT-HEW certification considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Completion of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Obtains or receives specimens.
• 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.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Scientist for Micro and Point of Care.

Responsibilities

• Obtains or receives specimens.
• 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.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science – or – Bachelor’s in another field of study and completion of a Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program – or – MT-HEW certification considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

Experience

• Clinical Laboratory Science Experience Required.
• Blood Bank Experience Preferred.

Certification and Licensure

• ASCP or AMT eligible.

Required Skills

• Computer skills including use and navigation.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Multitasking.