Medical Laboratory Scientist - Pathology Laboratory

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report test analyses under minimal supervision in the pathology laboratory. Duties include specimen processing, test performance and maintaining results in accordance with regulatory standards.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory science or related field, eligibility for ASCP/ASCPi/AMT exam, and certification as MLS/MT within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Pathology Laboratory

Penn State Health -Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type:Part Time
FTE:0.50
Shift:Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours:Day/Eve/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.

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.