Medical Laboratory Technician — Tuition Reimbursement & Growth

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well with Employee Wellness Program

Fitness Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues under minimal supervision. Work adheres to all regulatory standards and supports diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

The role requires specific degrees or military lab training and board certification eligibility, with competitive benefits and opportunities within the Penn State Health system.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution OR be a high school graduate or equivalent and have completed a 50-week military medical laboratory procedures course with Medical Laboratory Specialist background.
• Must be eligible for ASCP, AMT or equivalent board certification exam and must be certified as Medical Laboratory Technician within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells and tissues following policies and procedures.
• Ensure testing complies with FDA, CAP, OSHA, CLIA and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Education

Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military medical laboratory procedures course (50 weeks)

Job description

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues under minimal supervision. Work adheres to all regulatory standards and supports diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

The role requires specific degrees or military lab training and board certification eligibility, with competitive benefits and opportunities within the Penn State Health system.