Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform and report all test analyses under minimal supervision, ensuring quality patient care per regulations.

This part-time, day-shift role supports diverse laboratory work with varying hours. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a lab science, ASCP eligibility, and MLS/MT certification within 18 months of hire, with Penn State Health offering comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Independently performing and reporting all test analyses per physician orders.
• Adhering to laboratory policies, FDA, CAP, AABB, OSHA, CLIA and JCAHO regulations.
• Handling specimen processing and test performance to support quality patient care.
• Apply professional judgment for procedures that are complex.

Connaissances

ASCP eligibility

MLS/MT certification within 18 months

Formation

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science

Description du poste

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.50

Shift: Day

Hours: Varies

Summary Of Position

Under minimal supervision is responsible for independently performing and reporting 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. Tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and include specimen processing, test performance and maintaining of test results. Some procedures are complex and require professional judgment.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• 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.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Minimum one (1) year of clinical lab experience preferred.

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.

Benefits

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 Employer and 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.