Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Shift differentials

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to perform and report analyses from specimens to support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include accurate specimen accessioning, confirming identification and suitability, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, and replenishing supplies. This union position offers full benefits, shift differentials, sign-on bonus eligibility, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an associate degree with MLT certification.
• Successful completion of an approved Medical Technology or Laboratory Science program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing specimens accurately and confirming identification and suitability.
• Performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, and replenishing supplies.
• Following reporting protocols via computerized, verbal, or manual methods.
• Assisting in training new employees and participating in ongoing educational activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-system navigation

Patient care focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

MLT certification (associate degree)

Job description

Join our laboratory team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician, performing and reporting analyses from various specimens to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing specimens accurately and confirming identification and suitability.
• Using proper accessioning procedures and recognizing discrepancies in patient orders.
• Performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, and replenishing supplies.
• Following reporting protocols via computerized, verbal, or manual methods.
• Assisting in training new employees and participating in ongoing educational activities.
• Maintaining productivity, managing multiple processes efficiently, and completing tasks promptly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or an associate degree with certification (MLT) from an accredited institution.
• Successful completion of an approved Medical Technology or Laboratory Science program or equivalent experience.

Skills and attributes:

• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to navigate multiple computer systems.
• Commitment to patient care, safety, and continuous learning, with successful competency exam completion.

Additional details:

• This union position offers full benefits, shift differentials, sign-on bonus eligibility, and opportunities for professional development.