Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well with Employee Wellness Program

Fitness Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues under minimal supervision. Work adheres to all regulatory standards and supports diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

The role requires specific degrees or military lab training and board certification eligibility, with competitive benefits and opportunities within the Penn State Health system.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution OR be a high school graduate or equivalent and have completed a 50-week military medical laboratory procedures course with Medical Laboratory Specialist background.
• Must be eligible for ASCP, AMT or equivalent board certification exam and must be certified as Medical Laboratory Technician within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells and tissues following policies and procedures.
• Ensure testing complies with FDA, CAP, OSHA, CLIA and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Education

Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military medical laboratory procedures course (50 weeks)

Job description

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Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

The medical laboratory scientist, under minimal supervision, is responsible for independently performing complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues that includes standardized microscopic, chemical, and/or bacteriological testing. All testing is performed in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, FDA, CAP, OSHA, CLIA, and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines. Test results are used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution OR be a high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least a duration of 50 weeks and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
• Must be eligible for ASCP, AMT or equivalent board certification exam and must be Medical Laboratory Technician certified within 18 months of hire.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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