Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

Azza HealthCare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Family support services

Company-paid insurance

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Scranton, PA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to join a dynamic team delivering high-quality patient care in a state-of-the-art environment.

Responsibilities include performing and reporting analyses from specimens, ensuring proper handling and patient identification, troubleshooting instruments, maintaining quality control, and assisting in training new staff. This union-based role emphasizes safety and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MLS/MT certification or experience preferred.
• Competency exams must be completed successfully.
• Proficiency with computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report analyses from various specimens.
• Ensure proper specimen handling and patient identification.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently; troubleshoot instruments.
• Maintain quality control and replenish supplies.
• Follow reporting procedures and assist in training new staff.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Productivity

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Join a dynamic laboratory team providing high-quality, innovative patient care in a state-of-the-art environment.

Responsibilities include performing and reporting analyses from various specimens, ensuring proper specimen handling, confirming patient identification, managing multiple work processes efficiently, troubleshooting instruments, and maintaining quality control. The role involves completing tasks promptly, replenishing supplies, following reporting procedures, and assisting in training new staff.

Qualifications require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with certification or experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician preferred. Candidates must demonstrate productivity, attention to detail, and proficiency with computer applications. Successful completion of competency exams is necessary.

Benefits include full healthcare coverage from day one, flexible spending accounts, company-paid insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services. The position is union-based and emphasizes a culture of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.