Medical Laboratory Scientist - Pathology Laboratory

Cardinal Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Lancaster Medical Center. The position involves performing complex laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to patient care. Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree, required certifications, and experience in clinical labs. The organization offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits for employees.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Must be certified as Medical Laboratory Scientist within 18 months of hire.
• Clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and report all test analyses.
• Maintain test results according to regulatory standards.
• Facilitate quality patient care through laboratory procedures.

Skills

Specimen processing

Test performance

Professional judgment

Education

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

Eligibility for ASCP, ASCPi, AMT certification

Job description

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Evening
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours: 4-10hr shifts, and every 3rd weekend
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at [e-mail]

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, CUA, 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.

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 LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health?s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.