Medical Laboratory Scientist II – Pediatric Diagnostics

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to obtain or receive specimens, perform clinical laboratory tests, and interpret results within critical limits.

The MLS will ensure quality control, conduct preventive maintenance, and organize work to meet deadlines, while keeping data validated and accurate.

Qualifications include a CLS degree or equivalent, and ASCP eligibility, with strong computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CLS or related field with MLS program completion.
• MT-HEW certification considered in lieu of Bachelor's.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain or receive specimens and perform clinical laboratory tests.
• Understand method principles and perform quality control.
• Perform preventive maintenance on instruments.
• Interpret results accurately within critical limits.
• Work independently, organizing tasks to meet deadlines and validate data.

Skills

Computer Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's in another field + MLS program

Job description

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to obtain or receive specimens, perform clinical laboratory tests, and interpret results within critical limits.

The MLS will ensure quality control, conduct preventive maintenance, and organize work to meet deadlines, while keeping data validated and accurate.

Qualifications include a CLS degree or equivalent, and ASCP eligibility, with strong computer and communication skills.